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Money not collected or held

Not collected by OSR

  • amounts of $100 or less

  • money held by an enterprise that also holds other money, which is not unclaimed money for the owner.

  • money held by an enterprise where the owner wishes to keep the money in the account

  • money belonging to deregistered companies.

Some categories of unclaimed money are payable to other State, Territory or Commonwealth agencies. Unclaimed money held by banks, credit unions, building societies and friendly societies are payable to the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC). Further information is available on ASIC’s MoneySmart website.

Deregistered company money

If you hold money for a deregistered company please contact ASIC. Do not lodge with OSR.

Bank account money

OSR does not receive unclaimed money held by banks, building societies, credit unions and friendly societies.

If you want information about unclaimed money from savings accounts, contact the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

Unclaimed superannuation money

From 1 July 2007

OSR only receives unclaimed superannuation benefits from NSW Public Sector Superannuation Funds.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) receives all other unclaimed superannuation benefits from private superannuation funds.

Last updated: 29-Mar-2011
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