Terms & Conditions for the Shop Local Christmas Competition

The competition commences at 9.00am AEST Monday 1 December 2025 and closes at 11.59pm AEST on Tuesday 23 December 2025 (“promotion period”).

1. The Promoter is Greater Shepparton City Council, ABN 59 835 329 843, 90 Welsford Street, Shepparton, Victoria, 3630.
2. To enter, participants must spend $50 or more at an eligible business within the Greater Shepparton Local Government Area as defined in T&C 9.
3. Entrants must take a photo of their receipt and complete the online entry form at https://shepp.city/xmaswin uploading the receipt and filling in all required details.
4. One entry is permitted per receipt. Duplicate receipts will result in disqualification.
5. Entries are only valid once submitted online via https://shepp.city/xmaswin during the promotion period.
6. Purchases must be made at an eligible business located within the Greater Shepparton Local Government Area. Both in-store and online purchases are permitted, provided the receipt meets the requirements set out in Clause 7.
7. Receipts must clearly show:
   • Business name
   • Item(s) purchased
   • Amount spent
   • Date of purchase
8. Entrants must retain their original receipt and may be asked to present it upon request to verify their entry.
9. Eligible businesses must be located within the Greater Shepparton Local Government Area and meet the definition of a local small business: employing fewer than 20 people and/or having an aggregated turnover of less than $10 million (ex GST).
10. Receipts from, or vouchers requested for, the following business types will not be accepted:
    • Alcohol retailers
    • Tobacco or smoking accessory retailers
    • Gaming venues or businesses
11. Employees of Greater Shepparton City Council and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter the competition.
12. Entry is open to residents aged 18 years and over. Entrants under the age of 18 are not permitted.
13. There will be three (3) separate prize draws, one (1) for a voucher to the value of $2,000 and two (2) vouchers to the value of $500. The total prize pool is $3,000.
14. Entries must be received before 11.59pm AEST on Monday 22 December 2025 to be eligible.
15. Winners will be selected at random and announced via Greater Shepparton City Council’s Facebook and Instagram stories between 3.00pm and 5.00pm AEST on Tuesday 20 January 2026.
16. Winners will also be notified by phone and email using the details provided in their entry form.
17. Prizes must be collected from Greater Shepparton City Council, 90 Welsford Street, Shepparton. Photo ID is required upon collection.
18. Winners must attend Greater Shepparton City Council, 90 Welsford Street, Shepparton, for a photo opportunity with their prize. The photograph may be used for promotional purposes as outlined in Clauses 28 and 29.
19. Prizes are not transferable and no cash alternative will be offered.
20. If a winner cannot be contacted or does not collect their prize within 14 days of notification, Council reserves the right to withdraw the prize and redraw a winner.
21. More than one prize per person is not permitted.
22. The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and may, in its sole discretion, disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process or breaches these Terms and Conditions.
23. Greater Shepparton City Council reserves the right to substitute any prize with another of equal or greater value if necessary due to unforeseen circumstances.
24. Greater Shepparton City Council is not liable for any loss, damage, or personal injury suffered or sustained in connection with the competition or the prize except where required by law. By entering, entrants release and indemnify Council against all liability, cost, loss or expense arising from or connected with participation in the competition or acceptance of any prize.
25. If the promotion cannot proceed as planned due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the Promoter’s control, the Promoter reserves the right to cancel, modify or suspend the promotion, subject to relevant legislation.
26. The Promoter’s decision in all matters relating to the competition is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
27. Entry into the competition is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
28. Winners agree to the use of their name and image for promotional purposes.
29. By providing your personal information to Council and agreeing to these Terms and Conditions, you consent to Greater Shepparton City Council using your name, image, contact details and competition entry details (including any photographs submitted) for a period of up to five (5) years for the purpose of promoting this competition and other Council-run campaigns, events or shop local initiatives. This may include use in email marketing, social media, newsletters, websites and other promotional materials produced by Council.
30. The information provided will be managed in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
31. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Instagram or any other social media platform.