Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

GAMING MACHINE REGULATIONS 2004 (NO 30 OF 2004) - REG 66

The commission may approve a contribution as a non-profit activities community contribution only if the contribution—

        (a)     is made for a non-profit, non-political activity that benefits the community; or

Note     Community —see the Act, s 164 (3).

        (b)     is made to an entity for an activity that is non-political and, in the commission's opinion, is intended to develop a community, raise the standard of living of a community or help develop community spirit.

Examples of eligible contributions

1     contributions to schools or other educational institutions or programs

2     scholarships that are otherwise eligible contributions

3     contributions to ethnic organisations for multicultural activities

4     support for events to develop community spirit or participation

5     special services or celebrations, such as ANZAC Day, Canberra Day and Australia Day

6     significant ACT public events

7     contributions to volunteer organisations that provide benevolent or community related services

Note     An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).