Legal Action to recover debts in the ACT

This is an updated review of using the Legal system in the Australian Capital Territory to collect debts.

When collecting debts under $10,000, you must obtain Judgment through the ACT Civil & Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) where different rules apply that are more informal. Once you obtain Judgment in ACAT, you undertake enforcement action through the magistrates court.

It should be noted that enforcement action in the ACT to collect debt can be expensive. Careful consideration is required.

Included in this review is a workflow to assist in the understanding of the process.