You can only apply for a bingo licence if you're 18 years or older, and acting on behalf of an organisation.
Make sure you attach all the relevant supporting evidence - what you'll need.
Lodge the application at least 14 days before the lottery begins.
Fee: $9.95
What you'll need
In addition to the fee, your application must include:
- details of any other organisation which will benefit from the bingo session(s)
- any outstanding financial statements, including an auditor’s report for any gross annual proceeds period exceeding $50,000.
Unincorporated organisations applying for the first time must also include:
- a copy of the organisation’s constitution
- names and addresses of management committee members
- the number of financial members.
What happens next
Consumer and Business Services (CBS) will contact you when your licence is approved.
Your application can be refused if:
- the prizes include prohibited goods or services
- any gift, reward or benefit related to the lottery includes prohibited goods or services.
Change, cancel or surrender a licence
You must submit a written request to CBS to change the days, times or venues of a session at least 14 days before the session begins.
You must get approval from CBS to cancel, suspend or surrender a bingo licence.
