Western Australia

The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) website contains factsheets outlining the requirements for each state.

To collect money or goods for charitable purposes compliance needs to take place with the Charitable Collections Act (1946) which is governed under the Department of Commerce.

Contact: Department of Commerce
Phone: (08) 9282 4373
Fax: (08) 9282 4337
Mail: Locked Bag 14, Cloisters Square WA 6850
Email: consumer@commerce.wa.gov.au
Website: www.commerce.wa.gov.au

Community gaming activities are regulated under the Gaming and Waging Commission Act 1987. Contact should be made with the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor

Contact: Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor
Phone: (08) 9425 1888 or 1800 634 541
Fax: (08) 9325 1041
Mail: PO Box 6119, East Perth WA 6892
Email: rgl@rgl.wa.gov.au
Website: www.rgl.wa.gov.au

If a liquor licence is sought, the relevant authority needs to be contacted.