Consumer claims in NSW relate to the supply of goods and services under the Fair Trading Act 1987 and the Australian Consumer Law . This includes disputes over monies, or the purchase of vehicles used for private use. Consumer claims under $40,000 will need to be commenced in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT). Consumer claims in NSW with a greater monetary value will be determined in the Courts with the appropriate monetary jurisdiction. A consumer claim is made against a supplier carrying on a business and not a private person. The time limit for such applications in NCAT is 3 years from when the cause of action arose, and the goods or services had to have been supplied no more than 10 years prior to the application being lodged. NCAT is designed to be a cost effective and efficient means by which to resolve disputes. Normally once an application is lodged the first hearing date will be set within 6 weeks. In most cases you will also have to participate in a conciliation hearing in an attempt to resolve the matter between the parties without the need for the matter to proceed to trial. Get More Info on Consumer Claims in New South Wales