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Debt Collection is a State by State process, however, an order made in one state  is generally recognised by another.  This also applies, generally, to orders made in other countries with similar court processes.
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For Western Australia (WA) debt:

A debt up to $10,000 is referred to as a minor claim.  It is dealt with in the Western Australia Magistrates Court.

A debt from $10,001 to $75,000 is dealt with as a general procedure claim.  It is also dealt with by the Western Australia Magistrates Court.

From $75,001 to $250,000 you must proceed by service of a writ and it is dealt with in the Western Australia District Court.

Over $250,000 is dealt with in the Western Australia Supreme Court.
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How will I know which court I should commence action in?  We will guide you, but there are two main considerations.  The first is the amount of the debt.  This is explained above.  The second is, if there was no previously signed agreement as to the court, and state, with jurisdiction, the courthouse that is most convenient to you.  Where the debtor lives is not a consideration.  The debtor may make an application to have the court house (venue) changed to suite them.  You should be notified of this intention.

However, if, for example, you travelled to Sydney to make the agreement that resulted in the bad debt, and the money or item that resulted in the bad debt was delivered at Sydney, contracts were signed at Sydney, you maintain an office at Sydney and the majority of witnesses are in Sydney commencing action from head office in Western Australia may not be prudent, or logical.  As this sort of action is for major debts please be guided by your legal team.