The current list of legislation that applies to trade promotions in each State and Territory are listed below. Each State/Territory have different rules for conducting trade promotions in regard to what is considered a legal trade promotion, the inclusions for any competition terms and conditions and information that must be included on any promotional advertising.
New South Wales ACTS & Regulatory Body For Trade Promotions:
The following Acts apply for trade promotions in NSW.
- Community Gaming Act 2018
- Community Gaming Regulations (NSW) 2020
NSW trade promotions are reviewed by the following regulatory body:
- NSW Fair Trading
Australian Capital Territory ACTS & Regulatory Body For Trade Promotions:
The following Acts apply for trade promotions in the ACT.
-Lotteries Act 1964
ACT trade promotions are reviewed by the following regulatory body:
-ACT Gambling and Racing Commission
Victoria ACTS & Regulatory Body For Trade Promotions:
The following Acts apply for trade promotions in VIC
-Gambling Regulation Act 2003
-Gambling Regulations 2015
VIC trade promotions are reviewed by the following regulatory body:
-Victoria Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation
South Australia ACTS & Regulatory Body For Trade Promotions:
The following Acts apply for trade promotions in SA
-Lotteries Act 2019
-Lotteries Regulations 2021
SA trade promotions are reviewed by the following regulatory body:
-SA Consumer and Business Services
Queensland ACTS & Regulatory Body For Trade Promotions:
The following Acts apply for trade promotions in QLD
-Charitable and Non-Profit Gaming Act 1999
-Charitable and Non-Profit Gaming Regulation 1999
QLD trade promotions are reviewed by the following regulatory body:
-Business Queensland
Western Australia ACTS & Regulatory Body For Trade Promotions:
The following Acts apply for trade promotions in WA
-GAMING AND WAGERING COMMISSION ACT 1987
-Lotteries Commission Act 1990
WA trade promotions are reviewed by the following regulatory body:
-WA Department of Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
Tasmania ACTS & Regulatory Body For Trade Promotions:
The following Acts apply for trade promotions in TAS
-Gaming Control Act 1993
TAS trade promotions are reviewed by the following regulatory body:
-TAS Department of Treasury and Finance
Northern Territory ACTS & Regulatory Body For Trade Promotions:
The following Acts apply for trade promotions in NT
-Gaming Control (Community Gaming) Regulations
-Gaming Control Act
NT trade promotions are reviewed by the following regulatory body:
-NT Department of the Attorney-General and Justice
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