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Fundraising Regulation by State and Territory #
Fundraising laws differ across Australia. Check the requirements that may apply before conducting a fundraising appeal.
At a glance #
- Fundraising requirements vary between states and territories.
- Groups are responsible for understanding the regulations that apply to their fundraising activities.
- Always refer to the relevant regulator before launching a fundraising appeal.
State and territory regulators #
| State or Territory | Regulator |
|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory (ACT) | Access Canberra |
| New South Wales (NSW) | NSW Fair Trading |
| Northern Territory (NT) | Licensing NT |
| Queensland (QLD) | Queensland Office of Fair Trading |
| South Australia (SA) | Consumer and Business Services |
| Tasmania (TAS) | Office of Consumer Affairs & Fair Trading |
| Victoria (VIC) | Consumer Affairs Victoria |
| Western Australia (WA) | Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety – Consumer Protection Division |
Additional guidance #
Justice Connect’s Not-for-profit Law website provides practical guidance on fundraising obligations and running fundraising events:
Fundraising and Holding Events – Justice Connect Not-for-profit Law
“Fundraising laws vary across Australia, so it’s important to check the requirements that apply where your fundraising activities take place.”
