South Australia
Unclaimed-goods rules changed from 1 August 2026. Warehouse lien legislation may also be relevant depending on the storage arrangement.
Australian seller compliance
Legal & Public Notices
Storage Auctions Australia provides the marketplace used to advertise and sell approved storage-unit auctions. Storage facilities remain responsible for completing the legal steps that give them authority to sell the goods.
Important: an auction listing is not automatically a statutory notice
Publishing an auction on Storage Auctions Australia does not, by itself, mean a facility has satisfied every notice, waiting-period, lien, uncollected-goods or disposal requirement that may apply. Requirements differ between Australian jurisdictions and can also depend on the facility's storage agreement and the legal character of the goods.
Seller compliance checklist
This checklist is a practical prompt only. It is not legal advice and does not replace a facility's own legal or industry guidance.
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Confirm the facility has a lawful contractual or statutory basis to sell the goods.
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Complete every notice, waiting-period and contact step required by the applicable storage agreement and local law.
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Check whether any third party may have an ownership or security interest and complete any required searches or notifications.
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Keep copies of notices, delivery records, returned mail, contact attempts and relevant account records.
- 5
Remove or appropriately handle personal documents, dangerous goods, regulated items and anything the facility is not entitled to sell.
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Use accurate photographs and descriptions and do not misrepresent the origin, condition or contents of the unit.
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Keep records of the auction result, sale proceeds, deductions and any surplus that must be dealt with under applicable law.
State and territory resources
These links are starting points to official government material. Facilities should check the current legislation and obtain professional advice where required before relying on any disposal process.
New South Wales
NSW has specific rules for uncollected goods, including notice periods and disposal methods that can vary according to the type and value of goods.
Victoria
Victorian businesses must follow the applicable uncollected-goods requirements before disposal, including notification and retention requirements where relevant.
Queensland
Queensland legislation includes rules governing disposal of goods accepted for custody or storage but not re-delivered.
Western Australia
Western Australia has specific legislation governing disposal of uncollected goods.
Tasmania
Tasmania's current uncollected-goods legislation includes rules about bailment, notice and disposal.
Northern Territory
The Northern Territory has an Uncollected Goods Act and supporting regulations dealing with disposal, proceeds and record keeping.
Australian Capital Territory
The ACT has current legislation governing uncollected goods and related disposal requirements.
Public auction transparency
Current SAA auction listings provide bidders with the facility, location, photographs, description, auction timing, fees and collection information relevant to the sale. They are public marketplace listings, but they should not be treated as a substitute for separate legal notice where legislation or the storage agreement requires one.
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