www.theaustralian.com.au/perceptionPRIZE 1: Win a luxury weekend experience for two on Lizard Island including Sunset Point Villa, snorkelling tour on the Great Barrier Reef and private beach gourmet picnic adventure.
QUESTION: LAVISH LUXURY OR BEAUTIFUL SERENITY? YOUR PREFERENCE AND WHY? CODEWORD: PARADISE
Every day for 12 days (14/9/13 - 27/9/13) The Australian is giving away great prizes for the best answer to our daily question. Visit your nearest newsagent today to pick up your copy of The Australian or The Weekend Australian. Find the daily code word and enter below for your chance to WIN.TERMS AND CONDITIONS1.Information on how to enter and the prize(s) form part of these Terms and Conditions. Participation in this promotion is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
2.Entry is only open to Australian residents. Entrants under 18 years old must have parental/guardian approval to enter and further, the parent/guardian of the entrant must read and consent to these Terms and Conditions. Parents/guardians may be required by the Promoter to enter into a further agreement as evidence of consent to the minor entering this promotion. Employees (and their immediate families) of the Promoter and agencies associated with this promotion are ineligible to enter. Immediate family means any of the following: spouse, ex-spouse, de-facto spouse, child or step-child (whether natural or by adoption), parent, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister or 1st cousin.
3.Promotion commences on 14/09/2013 and ends at 11:59pm AEST on 27/09/2013 ("Promotional Period").
4.The promotion will be divided into twelve (12) rounds, one (1) round for each weekday of the Promotional Period and one (1) round for each weekend of the Promotional Period (each a "Round"). Each Round commences at 12:01am AEST and closes at 11:59pm AEST each weekday of the Promotional Period, excluding the weekend Rounds where entries open at 12:01am AEST each Saturday and close at 11:59pm AEST on the next day (being the Sunday).
5.To be eligible to enter a Round, individuals must purchase The Australian newspaper issued and available for sale on the date(s) of the relevant Round from any retailer that stocks The Australian newspaper in Australia. The Australian newspaper will contain a different promotional code in each issue, which will only be valid for the Round corresponding to that issue.
6.To enter a Round, individuals must then visit
www.theaustralian.com.au/perception either directly or by scanning the QR code (featured on the promotional page of The Australian newspaper) using a compatible QR code scanning application on a smartphone, follow the prompts to the promotion entry page, input the requested details including the relevant promotional code from The Australian newspaper and an answer to the game of skill question relevant to that Round and submit by the entries close date for the relevant Round. There will be one (1) question asked for each Round of the Promotional Period and entrants will be advised of the question and the maximum word count for each question at the time of submitting their entry. For the avoidance of doubt, the online entry must be submitted on the same day the purchased newspaper was issued (excluding a newspaper issued on a Saturdays where the entrant has until 11:59pm AEST on the next day (being Sunday) to submit their online entry). For example, if an entrant purchases The Australian in Round 1 on Saturday 14/09/2013, the online entry must be submitted by 11.59pm AEST on Sunday 15/09/2013, if an entrant purchases The Australian in Round 2 on Monday 16/09/2013, the online entry must be submitted by 11.59pm AEST on Monday 16/09/2013, and so on.
7.The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of entries and entrants (including an entrant's identity, age and place of residence) and to disqualify any entrant who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions or who tampers with the entry process. Errors and omissions will be accepted at the Promoter's discretion. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.
8.Incomplete or indecipherable entries will be deemed invalid.
9.Only one (1) entry permitted per person per Round.
10.If there is a dispute as to the identity of an entrant, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine the identity of the entrant.
11.The judging will take place at The Australian, 2 Holt Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010, commencing on the next business day after the conclusion of each Round. The judges may select additional reserve entries (for each Round), which they determine to be the next best, and record them in order, in case of an invalid entry or ineligible entrant. Winners will be notified by telephone prior to 29th October 2013. Winners' details from each Round will be published in The Australian on 31/10/2013. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the winners. The entries in each Round will be individually judged based on literary and creative merit of the answer provided to the relevant promotional question.
12.The Promoter's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
13.The best valid entry, as determined by the judges, in each Round will win the prize relevant to that Round. The prizes awarded for each Round are as follows:
Round 1 – 14/09/2013 – 15/09/2013
Prize:
Prize is a weekend experience for two (2) people on Lizard Island in QLD.
Prize includes:
Return economy class flights to QLD, for two people from the winner's nearest capital city (only provided if winner resides outside of QLD); Two (2) nights twin share accommodation at Lizard Island Resort; Return airport to hotel transfers; Breakfast, lunch and dinner, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, and selected fine Australian and New Zealand Wines, beer, spirits and champagne (for persons aged 18+ only) during meal periods at Osprey's Restaurant and Bar; Return scenic flights for two (2) people on Hinterland Aviation between Cairns and Lizard Island; A half day snorkeling tour for two (2) people on board the MV Serranidae (with rental of necessary equipment included); Use of a private dinghy for two (2) people to one of 24 private white sand beaches, including a gourmet picnic; and The use of all non-motorised watersports equipment.
Conditions:
If the winner is not from QLD, the prize includes return economy airfares from the winner's nearest capital city to QLD. If the winner is from QLD, then the prize does not include airfares and the airfare component of the prize is not redeemable for cash.
Valid for six (6) months from the time of winner notification
Subject to availability
Not available from 12-19 October 2013 and 20 December 2013 to 6 January 2014
Value:
Up to $5,000 depending on date and point of departure
Round 2 – 16/09/2013
Prize:
Prize includes the winners choice of either:
A
Home and Away tickets for two (2) people to one (1) 2014 NRL game of their choice (subject to availability); and Entry for twelve (12) people to a catered open NRL game corporate box at ANZ Stadium in 2014;
OR
B
Home and Away tickets for two (2) people to one (1) x 2014 AFL game at the MCG of the winner's choice (subject to availability); Entry for twelve (12) people to a fully catered enclosed AFL MCG corporate box in 2014.
Conditions:
If the winner is not from QLD, the prize includes return economy airfares from the winner's nearest capital city to QLD. If the winner is from QLD, then the prize does not include airfares and the airfare component of the prize is not redeemable for cash.
Valid for six (6) months from the time of winner notification
Subject to availability
Not available from 12-19 October 2013 and 20 December 2013 to 6 January 2014
Value:
Valued at up to $5400 depending on matches chosen
Round 3 – 17/09/2013
Prize:
One (1) x $5,000 online share trading pack from Commsec to create your own portfolio.
Conditions:
The Promoter will open a Commsec online account in the winner's name (if the winner does not already have a Commsec online account) and credit that account with $5,000 which the winner can use to acquire shares of their choice.
Value:
$5,000.00
Round 4 – 18/09/2013
Prize:
One x Apple iPad WI-FI 34GB valued at $789; and One x Samsung Galaxy Tab 3, 10.1 inch valued at $399.
Value:
$1,188.00
Round 5 – 19/09/2013
Prize:
One 700ml bottle of Penfolds Grange 2008 valued at $760; and One 700ml bottle of Red Cleanskin valued at $20
Value:
$780.00
Round 6 – 20/09/2013
Prize:
Prize is a voucher for a Ferrari driving experience for two (2) through the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.
Prize includes:
An opportunity to drive selected cars from a fleet of Ferraris including: Ferrari California/360 Spyder/F430 Spyder/458 Italia; Morning tea and gourmet lunch pit stop; Fuel and all road tolls; Return economy class flights to VIC, for two people from the winner's nearest capital city (only provided if winner resides outside of VIC).
Conditions:
The voucher is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
Drivers must be aged 30 years or over with a valid full driving license, must be able to drive a manual and have a 0.00 blood alcohol limit. (Avoid drinking alcohol the night before).
I If the winner is not from VIC, the prize includes return economy airfares from the winner's nearest capital city to VIC. If the winner is from VIC, then the prize does not include airfares and the airfare component of the prize is not redeemable for cash.
Value:
Up to $1,900.00, depending on winner's location
Round 7 – 21/09/2013 – 22/09/2013
Prize:
Prize is a five (5) night (5-star) Dubai trip for two (2) people flying Business Class with Emirates.
Prize includes:
Two (2) Emirates Business Class airfares to Dubai from the winner's nearest of the following capital cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth; Five (5) nights (in Deluxe room, king size bed) accommodation at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai; Breakfast at Kitchen6 restaurant for two (2) people (daily); A meet and greet at Dubai International Airport by a hotel transfers representative; A Dubai City of Merchants Tour for two (2) people; and A Desert Dune Sundowner Safari for two (2) people.
Conditions:
Prize does not include travel insurance, which is required in order to take the prize. Adequate travel insurance for the duration of the trip must be organised by the winner and the winner's companion at their own expense.
Additional meals or tips, transfer fees (other than specified), excess baggage, government taxes, airport charges, travel insurance and any other personal expenses not specified in the prize package must be paid for by the winner and their companion (as applicable).
Flights not valid for travel between 10 December 2013 and 15 January 2014. Travel must be completed within one (1) year of winner notification.
Relevant airport and airline taxes are included in the prize flight. Any relevant visa/passport costs are not included in the prize.
The flights are available on a positive space basis. Emirates Airline will do everything possible to accommodate chosen flight dates and times, but due to space limitations alternatives are sometimes required.
Airline tickets are valid for travel on Emirates services only, over the specified routing and in the stated class of travel. Travel restrictions may apply. All bookings must be coordinated and booked through Emirates.
The prize cannot be taken in conjunction with any other Emirates Airline offer. Emirates Skywards miles cannot be incurred on these tickets. The prize includes the use of Emirates Airline's Chauffeur Drive service and access to the Emirates Business Lounge where appropriate.
Winner must make their own way to Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne or Perth International airports in order to meet their Emirates flight. The Emirates prize does not include the cost the winner may incur to travel to these international airports or any other travel/transfer costs that are not expressly stated in the prize description.
Value:
Up to $26,000 depending on date and point of departure.
Round 8 – 23/09/2013
Prize:
A voucher for a two (2) night Wellness Weekend package for two (2) people (aged 16 years or over) at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat, located in the Hinterland of Queensland's Gold Coast.
Prize includes:
Return economy class flights to QLD, for two people (only provided if winner resides outside of QLD); Return airport to hotel transfers; two (2) nights accommodation in a Deluxe Orchard Suite; selected organic meals and snacks; A Classic Massage for two (2) people; and Access to all facilities and activities.
Conditions:
If the winner is not from QLD, the prize also includes return economy airfares from the winner's nearest capital city to QLD. If the winner is from QLD, then the prize does not include airfares and the airfare component of the prize is not redeemable for cash.
Voucher may not be combined with any other voucher or offer.
Bookings should be made at least 45 days in advance of travel.
Voucher is valid for six (6) months from date of winner notification.
Prize is not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
Only available to residents of Australia who are aged 16 years and older.
Value:
$2,500
Round 9 24/09/2013
Prize:
Prize includes:
One x High performing 18MP Canon EOS 700 D DSLR valued at $1,099; and One x smart and compact Canon powershot A4000 IS valued at $149
Value:
$1,248
Round 10 – 25/09/2013
Prize:
Prize includes:
One x Coco Republic Kensington Old Saddle Black. Traditional button tufted chesterfield by Timothy Oulton valued at $4,595; and One x Poang armchair by IKEA valued at $189.
Value:
$4,784
Round 11 – 26/09/2013
Prize:
Prize includes:
A custom made-to-measure suit, fitted at the MJ Bale Woollahra Flagship Store by founder and CEO Matt Jensen (includes pants, jacket, two (2) shirts, two (2) ties); A $500 MJ Bale summer wardrobe package; and Return economy class flights to NSW, for the winner (only provided if winner resides outside of NSW);
Conditions:
Custom made-to-measure suit experience with Matt Jensen may only be redeemed at Queen Street store in NSW.
If the winner is not from NSW, the prize includes return economy airfares from the winner's nearest capital city to NSW. If the winner is from NSW, then the prize does not include airfares and the airfare component of the prize is not redeemable for cash.
All other ancillary costs associated with redeeming the prize, including but not limited to costs associated with travel to and from departure airport and travel to and from Sydney airport to MJ Bale Woollahra, are the responsibility of the winner.
Custom made suit options are limited to selected fabrics
$500 summer wardrobe of winners choice does not include any discounted product or multi-buy offers
The total prize value must be redeemed in one transaction
Value:
$3,000.00
Round 12 – 27/09/2013
Prize:
Prize includes:
Thirty (30) hours personal concierge service of your choice from urbanconcierge.com.au. Services can include but are not limited to travel and event concierges, scheduling assistants, personal shoppers etc.
Conditions:
Prize can be redeemed from 31/10/2013 to 31/03/2014 with exclusion of 10/12/2013-15/01/2014.
Value:
$3,300.00
14.If the winner of any prize is under the age of 18 years, the prize will be awarded to the winner's nominated parent or guardian.
15.All travel prizes are subject to booking availability. During the entire duration of any travel prize, a nominated parent/guardian must accompany any person under 18 years of age. The winner and his/her/their companion/s, for any travel prize awarded, are responsible for ensuring that they have valid passports, and any requisite visas, vaccinations and travel documentation (where necessary). The winner (and his/her/their companion), of any travel prize, must depart from and return to the same departure point and travel together. The Itinerary, for any travel prize, is to be determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion. Frequent flyer points will not form part of any travel prize. The winner, of any travel prize, may be required to present their credit card at time of accommodation check in.
16.If for any reason a winner does not take a prize (or an element of a prize) by the time stipulated by the Promoter, then the prize (or that element of the prize) will be forfeited.
17.Any ancillary costs associated with redeeming a voucher are not included. Any unused balance of a voucher will not be awarded as cash. Redemption of a voucher is subject to any terms and conditions of the issuer including those specified on the voucher.
18.The Winner of the Ferrari driving experience prize ("Activity") and his/her companion acknowledge that the Activity is a dangerous activity that may result in injury or death, and participate at their own risk. The winner and his/her companion must: (a) attend, undergo and pass any appropriate training, briefings, required medical tests and other requirements of the Promoter and Activity organisers as determined by them in their absolute discretion; (b) not have any heart condition or history thereof, or other medical conditions that would make it dangerous to participate in the Activity; (c) not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol; (d) comply with all directions of the Promoter and Activity organisers at all times; and (e) wear all safety and other equipment required. The Promoter and Activity organisers, in their absolute discretion, at all times reserve the right to: (a) prevent any winner or his/her companion from participating in the Activity if, at any time, they reasonably believe that the winner or his/her companion poses a safety risk or for any other reason; and/or (b) cancel the Activity if the conditions are deemed dangerous. If the Activity is varied for any reason beyond the control of the Promoter it may not be rescheduled and no compensation will be offered.
19.All ticket prizes are subject to the event venue and ticket terms and conditions, including any applicable age restriction. The Promoter and event organisers hereby expressly reserve the right to eject any winner (and/or his/her companion/s) for any inappropriate behaviour, including but not limited to intoxication, whilst participating in any element of the prize.
20. 'iPad' is a trademark of Apple Inc. Apple Inc is not a participant in or sponsor of this promotion.
21.All prizes are subject to the standard terms and conditions of individual prize and service providers.
22.If any prize (or part of any prize) is unavailable, the Promoter, in its discretion, reserves the right to substitute the prize (or that part of the prize) with a prize to the equal value and/or specification.
23.Total prize pool value is up to $60,100.00. Prizes, or any unused portion of a prize, are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash, unless otherwise specified.
24.Entrants consent to the Promoter using their name, likeness, image and/or voice in the event they are a winner (including photograph, film and/or recording of the same) in any media for an unlimited period without remuneration for the purpose of promoting this promotion (including any outcome), and promoting any products manufactured, distributed and/or supplied by the Promoter.
25.If this promotion is interfered with in any way or is not capable of being conducted as reasonably anticipated due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter, including but not limited to technical difficulties, unauthorised intervention or fraud, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law (a) to disqualify any entrant; or (b) to modify, suspend, terminate or cancel the promotion, as appropriate.
26.Any cost associated with accessing the promotional website is the entrant's responsibility and is dependent on the Internet service provider used.
27.Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits, excludes or modifies or purports to limit, exclude or modify the statutory consumer guarantees as provided under the Competition and Consumer Act, as well as any other implied warranties under the ASIC Act or similar consumer protection laws in the State and Territories of Australia ("Non-Excludable Guarantees"). Except for any liability that cannot by law be excluded, including the Non-Excludable Guarantees, the Promoter (including its respective officers, employees and agents) excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of the promotion.
28.Except for any liability that cannot by law be excluded, including the Non-Excludable Guarantees, the Promoter (including its respective officers, employees and agents) is not responsible for and excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of: (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 their 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 Terms and Conditions; (e) any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant; or (f) taking of, participation in or use of a prize.
29.The Promoter collects personal information in order to conduct the promotion and may, for this purpose, disclose such information to third parties, including but not limited to agents, contractors, service providers and prize suppliers. Entry is conditional on providing this information. The Promoter may, for an indefinite period, unless otherwise advised, use the information for promotional, marketing, publicity, research and profiling purposes, including sending electronic messages or telephoning the entrant. Entrants should direct any request to access, update or correct information to the Promoter. All entries become the property of the Promoter.
30.The Promoter is Nationwide News Pty Limited (ABN 98 008 438 828) of 2 Holt Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010.
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