# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Trade promotions vs raffles: where the line is (and why it matters)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: Many community organisations run fundraisers and promotions believing they're compliant. Not all of them are.About this EventThe compliance obligations are complex and when fundraising involves the chance to win prizes these are multiplied. For example, the distinction between a trade promotion and a raffle isn’t always obvious, but it matters. Getting it wrong can expose organisations to compliance risk, reputational issues and enforcement action.This session will cover where marketing ends and regulated fundraising begins, and how the law draws the line.You’ll learn:How to distinguish a raffle from a trade promotionWhen fundraising becomes regulated activityCommon pitfalls and where organisations get caught outWhat to consider before launching your next campaignWho should attend:Community and not-for-profit organisationsSports clubsFundraising & marketing teamsBusinesses running promotions or prize campaignsFeaturing perspectives from community fundraising, legal and regulatory (Senet), and commercial raffle operations.This event is presented by Senet, Australia's specialist firm in gambling law, regulatory compliance and business advisory, as part of Victorian Law Week 2026.Agenda🕑: 05:30 PMDoors Open🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMPanel Discussion Starts🕑: 07:00 PMNetworking Drinks🕑: 08:00 PMEvent Ends
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/trade-promotions-vs-raffles-where-the-line-is-and-why-it-matters/100001987479758459
- **Event Categories**: charities, business, sports, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Melbourne
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: l1/1 Little Collins St
- **lat**: -37.8125629
- **long**: 144.973295
- **full address**: l1/1 Little Collins St, 1 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Trade promotions vs raffles: where the line is (and why it matters) being held?
  - **A:** Trade promotions vs raffles: where the line is (and why it matters) takes place on Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm at l1/1 Little Collins St, 1 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Trade promotions vs raffles: where the line is (and why it matters)?
  - **A:** Trade promotions vs raffles: where the line is (and why it matters) is organized by Senet.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Trade promotions vs raffles: where the line is (and why it matters) is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Melbourne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Trade promotions vs raffles: where the line is (and why it matters) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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