Australian trade promotions
How Kismetic supports trade promotion compliance
Kismetic is a draw execution tool, not a legal compliance service. This page explains Australian trade promotion requirements and how Kismetic's blockchain records can support your compliance obligations.
Legal disclaimer: This information is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Regulations change frequently and vary by state. Consult a qualified legal professional before running a trade promotion in Australia.
State requirements
Australian trade promotion requirements
Requirements differ by state. Three states require a permit for higher-value prizes; all states require that draw methodology and results be documented and made available.
| State / Territory | Permit required | Regulator | Threshold / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | Yes | Liquor & Gaming NSW | Prize value > $10,000 |
| ACT | Yes | ACT Gambling and Racing Commission | Prize value > $3,000 |
| SA | Yes | Consumer and Business Services SA | Prize value > $5,000 |
| VIC | No permit | — | Terms must be published; results must be published |
| QLD | No permit | — | Terms must be published; results must be published |
| WA | No permit | — | Terms must be published; results must be published |
| TAS | No permit | — | Terms must be published; results must be published |
| NT | No permit | — | Terms must be published; results must be published |
All states: draw methodology must be documented, results must be published, and winners must be notified. Verify current requirements with the relevant state authority before running a promotion.
Responsibilities
What Kismetic provides, and what you arrange
Kismetic handles the technical and evidentiary side of draw execution. Organiser responsibilities remain with you.
Kismetic provides
- Permanent blockchain record of draw methodology
- Merkle-committed participant list (tamper-proof before draw)
- Public results page with on-chain verification link
- Participant self-verification via Merkle proof
- Immutable transaction history on Polygon Mainnet
You must arrange
- State permits where required (NSW, ACT, SA)
- Terms and conditions for your promotion
- Prize delivery and communication with winners
- Your own legal review of promotion rules
- Compliance with any sector-specific regulations
The evidentiary case
Why the blockchain record helps
Australian trade promotion law requires that draw methodology be documented and that results be published. Kismetic's blockchain record directly satisfies both requirements. Every draw produces a permanent on-chain transaction showing the Merkle root of the participant list, the Chainlink VRF randomness request, the selected winner index, and the timestamp. This record exists independently of Kismetic's systems.
The blockchain record is permanent. It cannot be modified, deleted, or selectively revealed. Unlike a spreadsheet that could be altered after the fact, or a video recording that could be edited, the on-chain record of your draw is immutable from the moment the transaction is confirmed. Polygon Mainnet blocks are finalised and archived globally, meaning your draw record survives even if Kismetic ceases to operate as a business.
For regulators and participants alike, this creates a stronger evidentiary basis than traditional documentation. A regulator examining a disputed draw can verify the transaction hash, confirm the Merkle root matches the participant list you provide, and confirm the random number was generated by Chainlink VRF with no human intervention. This is a qualitatively different level of documentation than a witnessed draw or a recorded video.
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