NSW · Updated June 2026
Raffle rules in New South Wales
A permit is only needed if your total prize pool exceeds $30,000.
When you need a permit
Raffles with a total prize pool over $30,000 require a permit in NSW. Keep your total prize pool at or under $30,000 and no permit is needed.
- Processing time: allow 4–6 weeks for the application.
- Apply: permit application — NSW regulator
- Official rules: NSW regulator guidance
How RaffleLink keeps you compliant
These rules are encoded into RaffleLink itself. Before your raffle goes live, we check your prize pool, duration, draw date and ticket setup against NSW’s requirements and flag anything that needs attention — so your committee never finds out about a rule after it’s been broken.
See how it worksCommon questions
Do I need a permit to run a raffle in New South Wales?
Raffles with a total prize pool over $30,000 require a permit in NSW. Below that threshold, a standard not-for-profit raffle doesn’t need a permit.
How long does a NSW raffle permit take?
Allow 4–6 weeks for the regulator to process a permit application — factor this into your raffle timeline before announcing a draw date.
Can we sell raffle tickets online in New South Wales?
Yes. Online raffle ticket sales are available to eligible not-for-profit fundraising in NSW, and RaffleLink applies NSW’s rules automatically before your raffle goes live.
Who can run a raffle in New South Wales?
Raffles in Australia are generally reserved for not-for-profit organisations — clubs, schools, charities and community groups — raising funds for their cause. Check your organisation’s eligibility with the regulator if you’re unsure.
This page is general guidance for community fundraising, not legal advice. Rules change — always confirm current requirements with the NSW regulator before launching. Last reviewed June 2026.
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