ACT Unclaimed Money: The $88 Claim Fee PTG Doesn't Advertise
The ACT is the only Australian jurisdiction that charges a fee, a flat $88 including GST, to collect your own unclaimed money. Who holds it, the three Acts, and how to claim.
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Australia Unclaimed Money
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Unclaimed Money in Australia: Search Every Register for Free
Australia has no single unclaimed money search. ASIC, the ATO and every state run separate free registers. Compare thresholds, deadlines and fees by state.
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Unclaimed Money in South Australia: How to Search the SA Register
Search South Australia's unclaimed money register, run by the Department of Treasury and Finance, not RevenueSA, under the Unclaimed Money Act 2021. Free, with a 25 year claim deadline.
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Unclaimed Money in Tasmania: How to Search the TAS Register
Search Tasmania's unclaimed money register, run by Treasury and Finance Tasmania under the Unclaimed Money Act 2015. Free to search, including Betfair, TOTE and Tattslotto listings.
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Unclaimed Money in the Northern Territory: No Single Act, But a Real Register
The Northern Territory has no single comprehensive unclaimed-money Act, but the Companies (Unclaimed Assets and Moneys) Act 1963 runs a real, searchable Treasurer-administered register.
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Unclaimed Money in Western Australia: How to Search the WA Register
Search Western Australia's unclaimed money register, run by the Department of Treasury and Finance under the Unclaimed Money Act 1990. Free to search, free to claim, no deadline.
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Unclaimed Money NSW: Search, Claim and the 6-Year Deadline
Revenue NSW holds dividends, unpresented cheques and deceased estate money after 2 years. Search and claim for free, and learn about the 6-year claim deadline under the Unclaimed Money Act 1995.
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Unclaimed Money Queensland: Public Trustee Act 1978 Guide
Queensland Public Trustee and the Treasurer's Unclaimed Monies Fund hold unclaimed money under the Public Trustee Act 1978, not the older 1965 Act. Search and claim for free.
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Unclaimed Money Victoria: The 12-Month Rule and Free Search
The State Revenue Office holds Victoria's unclaimed money, including old gaming winnings, after just 12 months. Search and claim for free under the Unclaimed Money Act 2008.
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