New CDSE Guidelines

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The new CDSE guidelines have been released by the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (OLGR). These guidelines are effective for the 2007-08 CDSE year. The fundamental principles of the CDSE scheme remain. The percentage of CDSE funds allocated to Category 1 and 2 remains at a 50:50 split and clubs retain autonomy in funding decision, based on consultation with the Local Committee. There are, however, a number of changes in the revised Guidelines which:

  • recommend that clubs allocate a minimum of 75 per cent of Category 1 funds in accordance with Local Committee (LC) recommendations;
  • require clubs to indicate which funding is allocated in accordance with LC priorities when submitting their annual CDSE return to the Casino, Liquor & Gaming Control Authority;
  • limit in kind expenditure at 20 per cent of combined Category 1 and 2 funding. However, clubs may apply to the Commissioner of the OLGR for exemptions to the 20 per cent limit;
  • require that OLGR provide each LC with an estimation of CDSE funds available for the relevant Local Government Area (LGA);
  • require that for CDSE grants exceeding $10,000, the club and benefiting organisation must enter into a formal contract (a template agreement will be provided to clubs);
  • allow Category 1 and 2 expenditure to be provided to projects or activities that involve more than one LGA;
  • allow non-profit cultural and visual/performing arts activities to be funded via Category 2 expenditure;
  • deems ineligible the funding of political parties and/or industry associations; and
  • allows for LCs to include representatives of the local aboriginal community where appropriate.

Resources
As a result of the changes, the OLGR has developed a range of supporting materials, please click on the below links to view the materials.

Question and Answer on the new guidelines;
Estimated Category 1 CDSE Funding for each Local Committee;
Letter of Offer for funding in excess of $10,000; and an
In-Kind Exemption Application Form.