10Disclosure of information

10 Disclosure of information

(1)  A person must not by request in person solicit for any charitable purpose unless the soliciting is in a public place or unless he or she states –

(a) the name of the organisation that he or she represents; and

(b) the purpose for which the donation is sought; and

(c) any other information required by the regulations.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 3 months.

(2)  A person must not by request in person solicit for any charitable purpose unless he or she displays an identity card indicating –

(a) the name of the person; and

(b) the name of the organisation that he or she represents; and

(c) the State or Territory in which the principal office of that organisation is located; and

(d) any other information required by the regulations.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 3 months.

(3)  A person must not by request by telephone solicit for any charitable purpose, unless he or she states –

(a) his or her name; and

(b) the name of the organisation that he or she represents; and

(c) the State or Territory in which the principal office of that association is located; and

(d) any other information required by the regulations.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 3 months.

(4)  An organisation must not, by request in writing (whether or not that request is to a particular person) or through any electronic media or in an advertisement, solicit for a charitable purpose unless he or she discloses in that writing, electronic media or advertisement –

(a) a statement of the purpose for which the donation is sought; and

(b) the name of the organisation; and