Collections for Charities Act 2001

A person must not by request in person solicit for any charitable purpose unless the soliciting is in a public place or unless he or she states – the name of the organisation that he or she represents; and the purpose for which the donation is sought; and any other information required by the regulations. Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 3 months.

A person must not by request in person solicit for any charitable purpose unless he or she displays an identity card indicating – the name of the person; and the name of the organisation that he or she represents; and the State or Territory in which the principal office of that organisation is located; and any other information required by the regulations. Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 3 months.

A person must not by request by telephone solicit for any charitable purpose, unless he or she states – his or her name; and the name of the organisation that he or she represents; and the State or Territory in which the principal office of that association is located; and any other information required by the regulations. Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 3 months.

An organisation must not, by request in writing (whether or not that request is to a particular person) or through any electronic media or in an advertisement, solicit for a charitable purpose unless he or she discloses in that writing, electronic media or advertisement – a statement of the purpose for which the donation is sought; and the name of the organisation; and the address of the principal office of the organisation; and a contact telephone number for the organisation; and any other information required by the regulations. Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 3 months.