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The statute of limitations for wrongful death in Australia is from 3 to 6 years. The laws very a lot from state to state and territory to territory.

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It probably varies state by state, but in Queensland there is no 'statute of limitations' for criminal offenses.

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That will depend on the jurisdiction in question. It could be as low as a year and as long as 7 years.

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That will depend entirely on the action of concern. Civil matters will vary from criminal matters.

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That is a civil suit and will depend on the specific jurisdiction. It can vary from 1 to 6 years and there are different rules as to when the clock starts.

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