ClubGrants Reporting Deadline Approaching
Member clubs are reminded that reports relating to Category 1 funding allocations under Clause 2.1.6 of the ClubGrants Guidelines must be submitted to Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) by 15 October 2026.
Member clubs are reminded that reports relating to Category 1 funding allocations under Clause 2.1.6 of the ClubGrants Guidelines must be submitted to Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) by 15 October 2026. The requirement applies where clubs have not allocated at least 75 per cent of their Category 1 funding in accordance with local committee recommendations.
Reporting requirement
Clause 2.1.6 of the ClubGrants Guidelines requires clubs to allocate no less than 75 per cent of Category 1 funding in accordance with recommendations made by a compliant local committee.
Where this requirement has not been met, a report outlining the reasons for non-compliance must be submitted to L&GNSW by 15 October 2026.
Which clubs must submit a report?
A report is required where:
- Less than 75 per cent of the club’s Category 1 funding was allocated in accordance with local committee recommendations;
- a local committee was required within the relevant local government area (LGA) but was not established;
- the local committee does not comply with the ClubGrants Guidelines; or
- the local committee has not been registered on the public register maintained by the Office of Responsible Gambling (ORG).
Clubs should also refer to the relevant advice from L&GNSW, here, regarding local committee compliance requirements.
Clubs seeking social priorities from ORG
Clubs should note that obtaining social priorities from ORG does not remove the requirement to submit a report where there is no compliant local committee operating within the relevant LGA.
How to submit a report
Reports must be submitted directly to L&GNSW by email no later than 15 October 2026 at this address:
gamingaudit.revenue@liquorandgaming.nsw.gov.au
A Category 1 funding report template is available from the ClubGrants online portal here.
Failure to Submit a Report
Failure to submit a report where required may result in L&GNSW determining that a club is not eligible to receive a gaming machine tax rebate and may lead to additional compliance action.
Registering a local committee
The ORG is responsible for maintaining and publishing the register of local committees and committee membership on the L&GNSW website.
Where a local committee has not yet been registered, clubs or committee convenors should contact ORG via:
info@responsiblegambling.nsw.gov.au.
The following information should be provided:
- The LGA in which the local committee has been established
- The committee convenor
- All committee members, including liquor licence numbers for participating clubs
- Local committee contact details, including a contact name, phone number and email address
- Contact details for the person submitting the registration (this information will not be published).
Clubs requiring assistance with ClubGrants compliance obligations can contact ClubAssist on 1300 730 001 or at enquiries@clubsnsw.com.au.
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