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Longer reads on how unclaimed money works in Australia - why it builds up, where it hides, and how to tell a genuine register from a scam.
Moving house is a common way people can lose track of accounts, correspondence and other money. Work through these nine checks in about an hour.
Read the articleName changes can make older financial records harder to find, particularly when money is recorded under a previous surname.
Read Searching after a name changeOne pass through every register that matters, in order, with the details you need on hand before you start.
Read The complete search checklistMost unclaimed money claims need the same few documents. Here is what to gather before you start, and when each register asks for something extra.
Read Documents needed to claimOnce money reaches an Australian government unclaimed money register, it is generally held until it is claimed, sometimes for decades. Here is how dormancy periods and interest work.
Read How long unclaimed money is heldNot sure which register applies to you?
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