Do you pay tax on lottery prizes?

Last updated 15 October 2026 (AEST) · 9 open draws · Method: definition written by our editors; the open-draw table is read from each operator's published draw pages on every sync.

In Australia, a prize won in a game of chance such as a charity lottery is generally not treated as taxable income.

What you do with the prize afterwards can have tax consequences, for example rent earned from the house, interest on cash, or selling the property later. Rules differ by situation, so speak to an accountant before you decide what to do with a large prize.

How to use this page

Read the meaning, then use the table to see the draws open right now. Related terms are linked below.

Draws open now where "tax on lottery prizes" applies, closing soonest first
DrawOperatorPrizeTicket fromOdds if sold outOne ticket, from the published ticket poolCloses
Win $5.4M Mater Draw 327 — Wurtulla, QLD prize homeMater Lotteries$5.3M$2.00Not published20 October 2026
Win $541K Mater Cars for Cancer Draw 131 — prestige car lotteryMater Cars for Cancer$541K$30.00Not published13 November 2026
Win $2.88M Yourtown Draw 561 — Buderim, QLD prize homeYourtown$2.88M—Not published18 November 2026
Win $200K Endeavour Pay Day Draw 222 — prestige car lotteryEndeavour Pay Day Lotteries$200K$5.00Not published26 November 2026
Win $3.4M Endeavour Draw 470 — Mooloolaba, QLD prize homeEndeavour Lotteries$3.4M$10.00Not published10 December 2026
BRAND NEW LOTTERY!Mater Lotteries$100K—Not published12 December 2026
Win $14.7M Dream Home Draw 435 — Palm Beach, QLD prize homeDream Home Art Union$14.7M$10.00Not published16 December 2026
Win $7.1M Mater Draw 328 — Helensvale, QLD prize homeMater Lotteries$7.1M$2.00Not published20 December 2026
Win $360K Yourtown Prestige Cars Draw 1159 — prestige car lotteryYourtown Prestige Cars$360K$10.001 in 180K21 December 2026

Tax on lottery prizes in practice

This is a general explanation. Details can differ between operators; each draw's terms and conditions always decide.

Questions about tax on lottery prizes

Do I pay tax if I win a prize home?

Winning is generally not taxable income in Australia, but later rent, interest or a sale can be. Get advice from a registered tax agent. Figures come from each operator's own published draw pages, recorded at the time we last fetched them. Charity lotteries are games of chance regulated under state gaming licences. Always confirm the price, close time and terms on the operator's official site before you buy.