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Unclaimed assets in Australia
EasyData confidence Last updated 2026-07-01
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Estimated unclaimed
A$2B+
≈ $2B · AUD
Government authority
ASIC (money) + ATO (super)
Official search
ASIC MoneySmart — Unclaimed money
Overview
In Australia, ASIC holds unclaimed money from bank accounts, life insurance and shares, searchable free via MoneySmart. Lost and unclaimed superannuation is held by the ATO and is best found by logging into myGov and linking the ATO — billions in lost super sits waiting to be consolidated.
Asset types held
Dormant bank accountsLost superannuationLife insuranceShares & dividends
Documents you'll typically need
- Photo ID
- Proof of ownership / prior address
- myGov account for superannuation
Common mistakes
- • Searching only ASIC and missing ATO-held lost super
- • Not consolidating multiple super funds
Success tips
- • Use MoneySmart for money and myGov→ATO for lost super
- • Consolidate super to stop paying multiple fee sets
Frequently asked questions
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