How long do I have to make a claim in Australia?
General limitation rules in Australia. Indicative only: exceptions, suspensions and recent reforms are common, so confirm your deadline with a lawyer.
- Contract claims
- 3–6 years. 6 years in most states; 3 in the Northern Territory.
- Non-contractual damages (tort)
- 3–6 years
- Personal injury
- 3 years (from knowledge). Commonly 3 years from discoverability, with a long-stop.
- Employment (e.g. dismissal)
- 21 days. Unfair dismissal applications to the Fair Work Commission: 21 days.
- Fraud (civil claim)
- 3–6 years (from knowledge)