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Admiralty proceedings (from 1 April 2022)

Admiralty disputes involve ships or maritime activities. The High Court (General Division) can hear certain claims against ships, shipowners or ship charterers.

Appeals under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) (from 1 April 2022)

Find out how to appeal to the High Court (General Division) against a direction or declaration under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act.

Bankruptcy

Any individual or firm that is unable to repay any debt of at least $15,000 may be declared a bankrupt by the High Court (General Division).

Bills of sale: registration and renewal (from 1 April 2022)

A bill of sale is a legal document that records the transfer of ownership of an asset. Register or renew bills of sale in the High Court (General Division).

Civil claims (from 1 April 2022)

The civil courts hear various types of disputes between parties. The process may differ based on the claim type and value.

Community and neighbour disputes

​The Community Disputes Resolution Tribunals hear disputes between neighbours involving unreasonable interferences of enjoyment or use of places of residence.

Company winding up

A company may be wound up voluntarily or by an order of court (compulsory winding up). Compulsory winding up is a process in which a party applies for a court order to wind up a company. The High Court (General Division) hears such applications.

Employment claims

The Employment Claims Tribunals hear salary-related and wrongful dismissal disputes between employers and employees.

Mortgage actions

Find out what mortgage actions are and what you should do if a party starts a mortgage action against you.

Powers of attorney

Powers of attorney related to property matters may be deposited in the High Court (General Division). Deposited documents are available for public inspection.

Protection from harassment

The Protection from Harassment Court hears matters related to harassment, stalking, cyberbullying and other acts causing alarm or distress.

Small claims

The Small Claims Tribunals hear claims up to $30,000. Common types of disputes involve goods, services, or residential tenancy agreements not exceeding 2 years.
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Last updated on 15 July 20212021/07/15.