QLD · Updated June 2026
Raffle rules in Queensland
A permit is only needed if your estimated gross ticket sales exceed $50,000.
When you need a permit
Raffles with estimated gross ticket sales over $50,000 require a permit in Queensland. Note the threshold applies to estimated gross ticket sales, not the prize pool.
- Processing time: allow 4–6 weeks for the application.
- Apply: permit application — QLD regulator
- Official rules: QLD regulator guidance
Key rules in QLD
- Maximum raffle duration
- 12 months
- Ticket sales cap
- 5× the prize pool value
- Draw order
- Prizes must be drawn in descending value order (major prize first)
Paperwork for QLD permit applications
QLD regulators ask for supporting documents with permit applications. RaffleLink generates these for you inside the app:
- Fundraising Agreement
- Ticket Sample
- RNG Certificate
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 QLD’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 Queensland?
Raffles with estimated gross ticket sales over $50,000 require a permit in Queensland. Below that threshold, a standard not-for-profit raffle doesn’t need a permit.
How long does a QLD 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 Queensland?
Yes. Online raffle ticket sales are available to eligible not-for-profit fundraising in QLD, and RaffleLink applies QLD’s rules automatically before your raffle goes live.
Who can run a raffle in Queensland?
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 QLD regulator before launching. Last reviewed June 2026.
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