The ANZAC Day Act 1958 prohibits the holding of sporting events to which persons are required to pay an admission fee or make a donation in order to watch sport, without the written approval of the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events.

The Minister may approve the holding of sport on ANZAC Day if:

• the sport does not commence before 1pm
• a payment is made to the ANZAC Day Proceeds Fund in the case of the sport being held within the metropolitan area, or the RSL Patriotic Welfare Fund through the RSL State Branch Headquarters or local sub-branch for sport in country areas.

Clubs should contact their respective peak sporting organisation or association to seek information about submitting a request for the Minister’s approval to play sport on ANZAC Day.

Following consultation with your relevant peak sporting organisation or association, applications for the Minister’s approval should be to the:

Business Manager
Sport and Recreation Victoria

Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions
Email info@sport.vic.gov.au

Applicants should consult the local sub-branch of the RSL on the protocols, requirements and appropriate commemorative activities for ANZAC Day.

Sporting events to be held on ANZAC Day that do not charge an admission fee, or seek a donation from spectators, do not require the Minister’s approval. It is still recommended that relevant clubs discuss appropriate commemorative activities that can be incorporated into their ANZAC Day sporting events with their local RSL sub branch.

For more information, please contact Sport and Recreation Victoria via email at info@sport.vic.gov.au