Australia Demand Letter for Breach of Contract

Template

[Your Name / Business]
[Your Address]
[Date]

[Other Party Name]
[Other Party Address]

Re: Breach of the [contract type] agreement dated [Contract Date]

Dear [Other Party Name],

You have failed to [specific obligation, e.g., deliver goods / pay the agreed sum], which breaches our agreement of [Contract Date]. As a result, I have suffered [describe loss].

I demand that you [cure the breach, e.g., deliver by / pay [Amount]] within [Number] days. If the breach is not cured, I intend to pursue [specific remedy, e.g., damages in court]. This letter does not waive any other rights I may have.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

What to fill in

The specific broken clause
The date of the contract
The exact cure you are demanding
A deadline tied to the contract’s terms

Jurisdiction note (AU)

Australia — called a "Letter of Demand." State the exact amount, the basis of the debt, and a deadline (commonly 14–28 days). It is often a prerequisite to filing in a state civil tribunal (e.g., NCAT, VCAT).

Legal note

Quote the actual clause where possible and state the remedy the contract provides. Preserving this as a "cure notice" can be required before termination under many contracts.

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