On Jul. 24, 2026, AST NSW Tax said unclaimed money held by organizations and individuals on Jun. 30, 2026 can now be lodged.
AST NSW Tax also reminded that lodgments must be completed by Oct. 31, 2026.
On Sep. 3, AST NSW Tax reminded businesses re unclaimed money.
AST NSW Tax reminded businesses holding unclaimed money as of Jun. 30, 2025 to lodge it by Oct. 31, 2025.
The Unclaimed money online service has been updated to streamline the process, with a new dashboard that allows representatives to log in at any time and lodge on behalf of one or more enterprises.
Follows AST NSW PRL Jul. 2025 published amending act re unclaimed money, #259861.
Oct. 2025 Reminder
On Oct. 29, 2025, AST NSW Tax reminded that the statutory period for holding unclaimed money changed from 6 to 2 years on Jul. 1, 2025.
This change will come into effect for unclaimed money returns due Oct. 31, 2026.
More information will be provided closer to the 2026 lodgment date; no changes to the lodgment due Oct. 31, 2025.
Mar. 2026 Additional Reminder and Warning
On Mar. 12, 2026, AST NSW Tax confirmed the 2-year holding period applies to unclaimed money from 2020–2024, with returns due Oct. 31, 2026; 2025 holdings due Oct. 31, 2027.
Failure to lodge or pay unclaimed money by the due date may result in penalties and interest charges.
Jul. 2026 Unclaimed Money Returns Open
On Jul. 24, 2026, AST NSW Tax said unclaimed money held by organizations and individuals on Jun. 30, 2026 can now be lodged.
AST NSW Tax also reminded that lodgments must be completed by Oct. 31, 2026.
