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Regulation of fundraising activities

There are a number of laws applicable to fundraising in Western Australia:

  • the Charitable Collections Act (1946) regulates fundraising for a charitable purpose;
  • the Street Collections (Regulation) Act (1940) regulates fundraising conducted in public streets;
  • the Gaming and Wagering Commission Act (1987) imposes controls on fundraising activities such as raffles, bingo and all forms of gambling; and
  • the Liquor Control Act (1988) imposes controls on fundraising events where liquor is to be sold.
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