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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.
Australia has no single unclaimed money search. ASIC, the ATO and every state run separate free registers. Compare thresholds, deadlines and fees by state.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.