SUNDAY MAGAZINE
GREAT BARRIER REEF PROMOTION
(VIC COMPETITION)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By entering the ‘Sunday Magazine Great Barrier Reef promotion’, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions:
1. STANDARD TERMS
1.1 Information on how to enter forms part of the terms of entry. Entry into the promotion is deemed acceptance of
these conditions for entry.
2. WHO CAN ENTER
2.1 Subject to clause 2.2 entry is open to all residents of VIC.
2.2 Directors, management, employees and their immediate families of The Herald & Weekly Times and their
associated agencies and companies are not eligible to enter. Immediate family means any of the following:
spouse, ex-spouse, de-facto spouse, child or step-child (whether by natural or by adoption), parent, step-parent,
grandparent, step-grandparent, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister or first
cousin.
3. HOW TO ENTER
3.1 The competition commences on Sunday 25 March 2012 at 0:01am (AEDT) and concludes on Wednesday 28
March 2012 at 11:59pm (AEDT) (“the Competition Period”).
3.2 To enter the competition, readers must SMS the number as featured on the competition page in Sunday
Magazine on Sunday 25 March 2012.
To enter the competition, readers must SMS their name, address and email
19919902
3.3 Entrants (including winners) in the competition may enter as many times as they like, however only one prize per
person will be awarded. SMS entries via internet or computer generation are invalid and will not be accepted.
3.4 The time of entry will, in each case, be the time that the entry is recorded by Salmat IDR.
3.5 SMS entry mechanic is only open to readers with an SMS compatible mobile phone connected to a service
provider which permits text messaging to the promotional SMS number. It is recommended that entrants check
with their individual service provider in this regard. For SMS help call 1300 131 276.
3.6 Each SMS entry will be charged at a premium rate, namely $0.55 (including GST), which covers the cost of the
entry and reply message.
3.7 The Promoters, their agents, affiliates or representatives will not be liable for any lost, late or misdirected
entries.
3.8 Incomprehensible and incomplete entries will be deemed invalid. This competition is a game of chance.
4. HOW TO WIN
4.1 Each entrant who has entered the competition over the Competition Period and registered all details in
accordance with clauses 2 and 3 will be entered into the prize draw. All draws will take place at Salmat IDR ,
Level 2, 116 Miller St North Sydney 2060 on Friday 30 March 2012 at 10:00am AEDT.
4.2 One (1) major winner and ten (10) runners up will be awarded from VIC.
4.3 The major prize winner will be notified by phone call and post within 4 weeks from the day of the draw. The
runners up will be notified by post within 4 weeks from the day of the draw. The major winner’s name will be
published in the Sunday Herald Sun public notices on April 8, 2012.
4.4 The Promoter’s decision in relation to any aspects of the competition is final and the Promoter will not enter into
any correspondence regarding the result.
4.5 It is a condition of accepting the prize that the winners may be required to sign a legal release in a form
determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion.
4.6 Entries not completed in accordance with these terms and conditions will not be considered valid and will not be
included in the draw.
4.7 The Promoter reserves the right to request that the winners provide proof of identity, proof of residency at the
nominated prize delivery address and/or proof of entry validity (including phone bills) in order to claim the prize.
Proof of identification, residency and entry considered suitable for verification is at the discretion of the
Promoter. In the event that a winner cannot provide suitable proof, the winner will forfeit the prize in whole and
no substitute will be offered.
4.8 The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and to disqualify any entry which, in the opinion
of the Promoter, includes objectionable content, profanity, potentially insulting, inflammatory or defamatory
statements, disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process, who submits an entry that is not in
accordance with these terms and conditions of entry, or who has, in the opinion of the Promoters, engaged in
conduct in entering the promotion which is fraudulent, misleading, deceptive or generally damaging to the
goodwill or reputation of the promotion and/or Promoter. The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify a winner
if the Promoter becomes aware that the winner and/or the winner’s entry if of a type described in this clause.
5. PRIZES
5.1 One (1) major winner will receive a holiday for two (2) to Port Douglas (QLD), including;
• 3 nights in a stunning Coral Sea Bungalow at Thala Beach Lodge with full breakfast daily in Osprey’s
Restaurant + various onsite guided nature tours (including stargazing, bird watching and wildlife walks)
• Return Cairns Airport shuttle bus transfers
• Double pass on Quicksilver Outer Barrier Reef including an introductory dive or a snorkel tour with a marine
biologist
• Return Transfers from Thala Beach Resort
• Return economy flights for two adults from Melbourne to Cairns.
The major prize for this competition is valued at $2090.00.
Ten (10) runners up prizes will also be available. Each runners up will receive a copy of ‘Great Barrier Reef’ on
DVD, valued at $29.95 RRP. Total runner up prize is valued at $299.50
Total prize pool (including major and runner up prizes) is valued at $3,889.50.
5.2 Accommodation at Thala Beach Lodge is valid to 30 June 2013, subject to availability. Black out dates 2-4 Oct, 11-
16 November, 24 Dec – 2 Jan 2013 apply.
5.3 Return economy flights for two adults from Melbourne to Cairns are valid for travel until 1 April 2013. Flights
must be booked at least one month prior to departure date.
5.4 The Quicksilver reef trip not available for travel on Christmas Day.
5.5 Any additional expenses not included in the prize package will not be made available and will be the
responsibility of the winner.
5.6 Prizes cannot be transferred, exchanged or redeemed for cash. Prizes must be taken as offered, at the one time
and cannot be varied. Any unused portion of the prize is not-transferable, non-refundable and non-redeemable
for other goods or services and cannot be taken as cash.
5.7 In the event that the prize can not be fulfilled as above, replacement prizes to the same RRP or higher will be
offered, at the discretion of the Promoter. In the event that this prize is not accepted as offered, the prize is
forfeited by the winner.
5.8 The winner must, on request by the Promoter, be able to provide evidence which, to the reasonable satisfaction
of the Promoter, demonstrates that the winner is an eligible entrant (as per clauses 2.1, and 2.2) and has
complied with these terms and conditions.
5.9 Any taxes (other than GST, if any) which may be payable as a consequence of a winner receiving this prize are the
sole responsibility of the winner.
5.10 In participating in the prizes, the winners agree to participate and co-operate as required in all editorial activities
relating to the promotion, including but not limited to being interviewed and photographed. The winner grants
the Promoter a perpetual and non exclusive licence to use such footage and photographs in all media world wide
and the winner (and their companions) will not be entitled to any fee for such use.
5.11 The winner agrees that they will not sell or otherwise provide their story and/or photographs to any media or
other organisation.
5.12 In the event that the Promoter cannot contact the winner within 3 months of the prize draw, a second chance
draw will take place on Friday 22 June 2012 at Salmat IDR, Level 2, 116 Miller St North Sydney 2060.
6. NO LIABILITY
6.1 The Promoter shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to
indirect or consequential loss) or for any personal injury suffered or sustained in connection with any prize/s
except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law. Neither is the Promoter responsible for any incorrect or
inaccurate information, either caused by the entrant or any of the equipment or programming associated with,
or utilised in this competition, or for any technical error, or combination thereof that may occur in the course of
the administration of this competition, including any omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation
or transmission, communications line or telephone, mobile or satellite failure, theft or destruction or
unauthorised access to, or alteration of, entries.
6.2 If for any reason, this competition is not capable of running as planned, including due to infection by computer
virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes beyond the
reasonable control of the Promoter which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or
proper conduct of this promotion, the Promoter reserve the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any
individual who tampers with the entry process, take any action that may be available and to cancel, terminate,
modify or suspend the competition subject to any written directions given under State Legislation.
6.3 Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, the Promoter (including its officers, employees and
agents) excludes all liability (including negligence) for any personal injury, loss or damage (including loss or
opportunity) whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of the promotion, including
but not limited to, where arising out of the following:
a) any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under the Promoter’s control);
b) any theft, unauthorised access or third party interference;
c) any entry or prize claim that is late, lost, altered, damaged or misdirected (whether or not after
receipt by the Promoter) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter;
d) any variation in prize value to that stated in these conditions of entry;
e) any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant;
f) the broadcast of any program relating to the competition or the publication of any material, including
statements made by any compere, staff member, journalist, other entrants or any other person; and/or
g) participation in the prize.
6.4 Once prizes have left Promoter’s premises, the Promoter and their associated agencies take no responsibility for
prizes damaged, delayed or lost in transit.
6.5 The Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who the Promoter has reason
to believe has breached any of these conditions, or engaged in any unlawful or other improper misconduct
calculated to jeopardise the fair and proper conduct of the promotion. The Promoter’s legal rights to recover
damages or other compensation from such an offender are reserved.
7. PRIVACY CONSENT
7.1 The Herald & Weekly Times, as the Promoter of this competition, collect your personal information to assist in
providing the goods or services you have requested, to process your competition entries and to improve its
products and services. We or any of our Australian related companies may be in touch by any means (including
email or SMS) at any time to let you know about goods, services or promotions which may be of interest to you.
We may also share your information with other persons or entities who assist us in providing our services,
running competitions (including administering the competition or distributing prizes) or with other companies
who provide prizes for competitions or reader offers. We may also disclose your personal information in
accordance with these terms and conditions if you are a prize winner or finalist.
This company is part of a global media and entertainment company. We would like to share your information
with these overseas-related companies so that they can contact you with special offers. If you would prefer us
not to, please contact our Privacy Officers (03) 9292 1137.You can gain access to your personal information by
contacting our privacy officers. The Herald & Weekly Time’s privacy policy is available at
www.news.com.au/heraldsun/privacy.
8. PROMOTER’S DETAILS
8.1 The Promoter is The Herald & Weekly Times Pty Ltd (ABN 49 004 113 937) of 40 City Road Southbank, Victoria
3006.
Australian Competitions Club
