Are you looking to run a competition, random prize draw, trade promotion or lottery? Lawyers refer to this kind of advertising as ‘gaming activities’. You should consider where you are running your gaming activity and determine whether you require a regulatory permit or authority.
LegalVision’s regulatory and compliance lawyers can assist you with drafting competition terms and conditions. We are also happy to lodge your application for a permit or authority and manage the approval process with the relevant government office.
Our experienced regulatory and compliance law team can help:
- draft terms and conditions for your competition or promotion;
- manage the submission of your terms and conditions with the relevant state department;
- apply for competition permits or an authority to run a gaming activity;
- provide advice on ensuring the winner selection is compliant;
- resolve disputes which relate to a competition you operate;
- determine trade promotion permit and authority fees;
- meet your requirement to publish winners and comply with prize delivery rules; and
- run workshops to educate your team on operating competitions in an effective and compliant manner.
You must meet a number of strict competition compliance obligations when operating a competition. The regulations vary between states and territories. Operating a gaming activity is more than simply obtaining the right authority or permits. You should also consider your obligations under the Australian Consumer Law and relevant privacy concerns. Failing to do so could result in your business facing fines, being unable to run competitions in the future or risking future litigation.
