Cheque processing in Medicare 011-43090000
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Under the Cheques Act 1986, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has the discretion not to pay a stale cheque that is more than 15 months old from the date it was drawn.
Services Australia is liable to pay a cheque up to the limitation period of six years. This policy is in line with each State's Limitation Act.