How many years can debt collectors go back?
Is the debt statute barred?
| State/Territory | Limitation period |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | 6 years |
| Northern Territory | 3 years |
| Queensland | 6 years |
| South Australia | 6 years |
Can debt collectors chase you after 7 years?
Once a debt has become statute barred, there aren’t any actions the creditor can take to unbar it. Once six years without contact or acknowledgement has passed, legal action to enforce the debt is still barred even if you were to make a payment or acknowledge the debt.
New South Wales is the only territory where a debt is completely cancelled after the statute of limitations. This means that you can still make attempts to recover the debt, but you need to tread carefully. Once a debt is statute barred, all you can do is ask for payment.
Who is the debt collector for Panthera finance?
Debt collector Panthera Finance is alleged to have chased one consumer for almost four years over a $2,400 bill that wasn’t even theirs. Close Sign inSearch
How much money do I owe to Panthera finance?
I lived in a rental place over 4 years ago. 2 weeks ago got a letter in the mail from Panthera Finance saying I owe $330 for origin power bill. Phoned origin about it first advised them I wanted a copy of the invoice to be mailed and emailed to me, never received it.
Where can I find Panthera Finance in Australia?
We can help sort it out for you, so you don’t have to pick up the phone. If you’ve received a letter in the mail or SMS about some old debt with Panthera Finance, it’s probably from Optus, Simply Energy, AGL or Energy Australia.
What did the court order Panthera to pay?
The Federal Court has ordered that Panthera Finance Pty Ltd pay $500,000 in penalties for unduly harassing three consumers over debts they did not owe and for misleading one of the three consumers.
