What is the Mater Dollar Dream Lottery competition?
The Mater Dollar Dream Lottery is a competition organised by Mater Foundation Ltd as trustee for Mater Foundation. It involves the sale of up to 1,000,000 tickets, including both paid and bonus tickets. The lottery aims to raise funds for charitable purposes, with ticket sales authorised under various state permits in Australia.
What are the prizes for the Mater Dollar Dream Lottery competition?
The Mater Dollar Dream Lottery offers a choice of two main prizes valued at $100,000 each. The winner can select either a Round the World Travel Prize, which includes an $80,000 travel voucher and $20,000 in gold bullion, or a Gold Prize consisting of $100,000 in gold bullion. The total prize pool value is $100,000.
When does the competition close?
The competition closes at 7:55 PM AEST on 12 December 2026, unless all tickets are sold out earlier.
How do I enter the competition?
To enter the competition, participants must purchase tickets at a fixed price of $1.00 each. Tickets can be bought individually or as part of a bundle, which may include bonus tickets. Each ticket, including bonus entries, provides an equal chance to win.
Who is eligible to enter the Mater Dollar Dream Lottery competition?
The Mater Dollar Dream Lottery is open to Australian and foreign residents aged 18 and over. However, members of the Mater Foundation Board, employees, and certain associated parties and their immediate families are not eligible to enter.
How is the winner selected?
The winner is selected through a draw conducted at 10:00 AM AEST on 16 December 2026 at Mater Foundation's premises in Newstead, Queensland. The draw may be conducted remotely if required by business needs.
How will the winner be notified?
The winner will be notified by telephone and registered mail using the contact details provided at the time of entry. Additionally, the winning ticket number and result will be published on the Mater Lotteries website and in The Australian newspaper on 21 December 2026.
What happens if the prize is unclaimed?
If a prize remains unclaimed, state-specific regulations will apply. For example, in Queensland, the prize must be kept for one year before it can be applied to the association's purpose. In other states like New South Wales and Victoria, different procedures for retaining or selling unclaimed prizes are followed.
Who is the promoter of the Mater Dollar Dream Lottery competition?
The promoter of the Mater Dollar Dream Lottery is Mater Foundation Ltd as trustee for Mater Foundation, located at 14 Stratton Street, Newstead QLD 4006.