QLD Disposal of Unclaimed Goods Act

[prosurfer]

I'm trying to decipher the Disposal of Unclaimed Goods Act 1967 as to whether a court order is necessary for the sale of goods. Can anyone please explain if a court order is required of the sale of any unclaimed goods or in which circumstances it is/isn't necessary?

 

[Rob Legat - SBPL]

You have to meet the requirements set out in section 6 to be able to sell the goods without a court order. You need to meet all of the requirements at the required time, or risk getting in hot water.

If you can’t meet all of the requirements, then you need to apply for a court order before you can sell.

 

[prosurfer]

Thank you very much Rob, one more question please; if it goes to auction, am I able to bid on the item and buy it myself if successfull?

 

[Rob Legat - SBPL]

Yes, but the auctioneer must disclose to the bidders that the bid is by the seller of the goods.

 

[prosurfer]

Thank you Rob