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Section 49AB of the Police Offences Act 1935 requires that a person must not organise or conduct a fundraising drive without a permit if it is to be held wholly or partly on a public street.
An application must be submitted at least four (4) weeks prior to the event and include evidence that the organisation seeking the permit has received written approval from the Director of Consumer Affairs.
Applicants must comply with the provisions of the Collections for Charities Act 2001 when soliciting funds or contributions for a charitable purpose.
A written application seeking a Charitable Collection Days Permit for the holding of a fundraising drive should be submitted to Community Engagement at Tasmania Police.
Charitable Collection Days Permit application forms are to be forwarded to:
Officer in Charge, Community Engagement
Tasmania Police
GPO Box 308
HOBART TAS 7001
Enquiries should be directed to:
Community Engagement
Phone: (03) 6173 2627
Email: community.engagement@police.tas.gov.au
Charitable Collection Days Permit Application Form:
Depending on the event, a four-week lead time is required to ensure your permit is processed in a timely manner. Please contact the relevant office or district if your event falls outside of this time frame.