2026 RAS Foundation Mega Raffle: Terms and Conditions

Promoter / Client Organisation

RAS Foundation Limited, ABN 99 637 243 853 (RASF)
of 1 Showground Road Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Fundraising Licence: CFN/25986

The Promoter is a not-for-profit charitable entity registered with the Australian Charities Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) with the purpose to build strong, vibrant rural communities by providing a range of grants and scholarships for education and community development

RaffleTix Holdings Pty Ltd (RaffleTix) Platform

The RaffleTix online web-based platform is being used by the Promoter to sell raffle tickets securely. This platform is owned and operated by RaffleTix Holdings Pty Ltd, ABN: 24 623 531 340.

Raffle Period

This promotion commences on 18 March 2026 and concludes at 12:30pm AEST on 29 May 2026.

Draw Details

The draw will take place on 29 May 2026 at 13pm to select a winning Ticket Buyer by random selection on the RaffleTix platform.

Relevant States & Permit Numbers

  • NSW Permit: CFN/25986

Eligible Entrants

Entry is open to residents aged 18 or over at commencement of the raffle, who reside in at least one of the Relevant States listed above. The Ticket Buyer must be at least 18 years of age to purchase a ticket in this raffle.

Verification Requirements

The Promoter may require the winner to provide proof of age, or residency prior to being awarded the Prize. If this information is not provided within fourteen (14) days, not in compliance with eligibility requirements or to the reasonable satisfaction of the Promoter, the Promoter may reasonably re-draw the prize subject to the relevant regulatory approvals, in which case the person forfeits any right to the claim the prize.

Entry

By purchasing raffle tickets through the RaffleTix platform, entrants agree to the platform’s Terms and Conditions of a Ticket Buyer.

  • Raffle ticket purchases utilising a credit or debit card are final, nonrefundable, and not disputable. However, where there has been an unauthorised use of a buyer's credit card, and the unauthorised nature of that use can be proven, then the payment will be refunded.
  • Raffle ticket purchases external to Australia are NOT permitted.
  • Raffle ticket numbers will be sent by email.
  • RaffleTix makes no representations as to the compliance by our Clients with the laws applicable to the conduct of their raffle. The
    Ticket Buyer must establish to his or her own satisfaction the propriety or otherwise of the raffle by contacting the relevant Client
    Organisation directly. Any disputes about the raffle must be directed to the Client Organisation.

Maximum Number of Tickets

Twenty Five Thousand (25,000) tickets are available for purchase at ten dollars ($10.00) each.

Maximum Number of Entries per Entrant

No Maximum applies. Entrants may purchase as many tickets as they like while the Raffle remains open, and tickets are available.

Winner Notification

Winners will be notified within 1 month after winners are decided using the details provided on the RaffleTix platform online entry, unless otherwise agreed by the winner(s) or after making all reasonable efforts to locate the prize winner(s).

If any prize is unclaimed after 30 days (the ‘Prize Claim Date’), then the redraw will occur on 29 June 2026.

Prize Details

The Total Prize Pool of all seventeen (17) prizes is valued at twenty-nine thousand, nine hundred and forty-seven dollars ($29,947) AUD. The major prize will be drawn first, followed by the remaining prizes in descending order based on their prize number and value.

  • Each of the prizes in the Raffle are detailed on the RaffleTix Platform with information available at the time.
  • Prizes are not redeemable for cash value and cannot be exchanged for other prizes.
  • If a prize is not wanted by the winner, it may be forfeited and the Promotor will ask RaffleTix to randomly select another Entrant to be the winner for that particular prize. No compensation will be paid for returned or unwanted prizes.
  • The Promotor shall have no liability for any expenses incurred by entrants when entering the competition. The prize excludes costs associated with travel insurance, passport costs, accommodation, spending money or travel and transport.
  • Prizes in the form of vouchers may be subject to expiry dates and further conditions.
  • The value of the goods and services is based on the retail price including GST. The Promoter is not responsible for any tax implications arising from the winner accepting the prize.

Prize Collection

Prize winners will receive all information from the Promotor (such as event details/vouchers/package details) to redeem the prize. The winners will be subject to the reasonable terms and conditions of the third party providing the prize. Any breach of such terms and conditions may affect the ability to receive benefits of the prize. In that case, such benefits will be forfeited.

The Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who the Promoter have reason to believe has breached any of these conditions. The Promotor further reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual engaged in any unlawful or other improper misconduct calculated to jeopardise the fair and proper conduct of the promotion. The Promoters legal right to recover damages or other compensation from such an offender are reserved.

Consumer Protection Laws

The Promoter is not liable for any loss suffered or sustained, to person or property and including, but not limited to, consequential (including economic) loss by reason of any act or omission, deliberate or negligent, in connection with the arrangement for supply of the goods by any person to the prize winner. This clause does not affect, and is not intended to affect, any rights a consumer might have, which are not able to be excluded under applicable Australian consumer protection laws.

Fraud or Technical Failure

If for any reason, this Promotion is not capable of running as planned, as a result of circumstances including but not limited to infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter, which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this promotion, the Promoter reserve the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process.

Further the Promoter reserves the right to take any action that may be available and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the competition subject to any written directions given under relevant Legislation.

Prize Winner Media Consent

In participating in the Promotion, the winners agree to participate and co-operate in all footage relating to the Promotion as required, including but not limited to being interviewed and photographed. The winners grant the Promoter a perpetual and non-exclusive licence to use such footage and photographs in all media worldwide and the winner will not be entitled to any compensation for such use.

The Entrant gives permission for their personal information obtained via RaffleTix, including, name, e-mail and address (but specifically excluding financial information) to be used for the Promoter’s purpose of conducting and promoting the raffle and any associated activity, such as research for future RAS or Promoter promotions, any RAS or Promoter’s media activities, historical archival and museum purposes without the payment of any further fee or compensation. The Entrants details will be handled in accordance with the Promoter and RAS of NSW Privacy Policy located at Royal Agricultural Society of NSW - Privacy Policy

Dispute Resolution

If a Prize is not claimed by the Prize Claim Date, a new winner will be selected. In the event of a dispute, the Promoter will attempt to resolve the dispute directly with the Complainant. If a satisfactory outcome cannot be achieved, the Promoter will liaise directly with the relevant State or Territory Authorities.