The prize claim periods will vary depending on the state where you purchased your ticket.
Queensland Prize Claim Period
In accordance with the Lotteries Act 1997 Section 129 (2b), prizes outside the seven year claim period cannot be paid. Lottery prizes must be claimed within seven years after the draw date and Instant Scratch-Its prizes must be claimed within seven years after the relevant Instant Scratch-Its game closure date.
New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory Prize Claim Period
In accordance with the Public Lotteries Regulations 2016, prizes outside the six year claim period cannot be paid. Lottery prizes must be claimed within six years after the draw date and Instant Scratch-Its prizes must be claimed within six years after the relevant Instant Scratch-Its game closure date.
Victoria Prize Claim Period
Lottery prizes must be collected within six months after the draw date and Instant Scratch-Its prizes must be collected within six months after the relevant Instant Scratch-Its Game Closure date. After these dates, customers need to submit a prize claim form to the State Government to claim the prize.
Victorian State Revenue Office – Unclaimed Monies
GPO Box 1641
Melbourne VIC 3001
Tasmania Prize Claim Period
Lottery prizes must be collected within six months after the draw date. After this time, customers need to submit a prize claim form to the State Government to claim the prize.
Tasmania – Treasury & Finance
GPO Box 147
HOBART TAS 7001
Phone 03 6166 4444
Prizes from Instant Scratch-Its purchased in Tasmania must be claimed from Golden Casket within seven years after the relevant Instant Scratch-Its game closure date.
Northern Territory Prize Claim Period
Claiming prizes won before 30/07/2012
Prize payments associated with lotteries drawn prior to, and including 30/07/2012 were purged to the Northern Territory Treasury Director of Licensing as unclaimed money. Customers need to submit a prize claim form to the State Government to claim the prize.
NT Treasury – Director of Licensing
Unclaimed Monies
GPO Box 1154 DARWIN NT 0801
Phone 08 8999 1800
Claiming prizes won after 30/07/2012
Prizes must be claimed within three years from date of the draw. After three years the prize is no longer available.
Prizes from Instant Scratch-Its purchased in the Northern Territory must be claimed from Golden Casket within seven years after the relevant Instant Scratch-Its game closure date.
South Australia Prize Claim Period
Lottery prizes must be collected within 12 months after the draw date. After this time, prize money is forfeited to the Lotteries Commission of South Australia. There is a process to claim prize money from The Commission’s Unclaimed Prizes Reserve. Administration costs are associated with the processing of these claims.
If you wish to claim a prize please see our article on 'How can I claim a prize?'.