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ARTICLE · 20 NOVEMBER 2007

Trade Promotions Checklist

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Trade promotions can be a difficult area of the law to master. Not only are there a host of regulatory requirements to comply with, but you must understand the general law of contracts, misleading and deceptive conduct and passing off.

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The Melbourne Technology, Media & Commercial group consists of Andrew Chalet, Sarah Caraher, Kai-Li Tan, Sarah Dolan, Michelle Dowdle, Janice Luck, Shomit Azad, Tim Lyons.

Trade promotions can be a difficult area of the law to master. Not only are there a host of regulatory requirements to comply with, but you must understand the general law of contracts, misleading and deceptive conduct and passing off. Here are some tips on running your game of skill in the most skilful way possible.

  • Trade promotion laws vary from state to state

    • . Ensure that your promotions comply with all regulations for all states in which they will be available to the public. For example, if a trade promotion is valued at $5,000 or less in Victoria, it’s not necessary to submit any information about the trade promotion to the Director of Gaming and Betting unless it is requested by the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation. In South Australia, the threshold is $500.

  • You only need a trade promotion

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