State guide · NSW
Chasing a debt in
New South Wales.
Every state does this differently. Here's what you need to know if your debtor is in New South Wales.
Small claims / tribunal
Local Court (Small Claims Division)
Cap: $20,000
Filing fees: $114–$288
Informal, fast, usually no lawyers needed.
General jurisdiction
Local Court (General Division)
Cap: $100,000
Filing fees: $426–$1,353
Formal pleadings. Legal costs partly recoverable.
Local quirk
Small Claims Division is informal; legal costs rarely recoverable under $20k.
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