Cease and Desist Letter — Australian Capital Territory
Last updated · Reviewed by the Claim Done team · Not legal advice
Need to formally demand that someone stop their conduct in the Australian Capital Territory? A cease and desist letter puts the person on legal notice and creates a formal record — before any escalation to court or tribunal. Claim Done generates and delivers it for $49.
Start your cease and desist — $49
When to use a cease and desist letter in the Australian Capital Territory
- Defamation — false statements about you online, in reviews, on social media, or in person — under the Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002 (Australian Capital Territory)
- Harassment — repeated unwanted contact, cyberbullying, workplace harassment — relevant legislation includes the Family Violence Act 2016 (Australian Capital Territory)
- Copyright infringement — unauthorised use of your photos, content, design, or creative work, under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)
- Trademark infringement — unauthorised use of your brand name, logo, or mark, under the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth)
- Non-compete or NDA breach — a former employee or business partner violating a confidentiality or non-compete clause
- Any conduct that must stop immediately
How it works
- Complete the form — describe the conduct, who is responsible, and what you need to stop
- Our Programmatic Algorithms generate the letter — they draft a professional cease and desist letter citing the applicable Australian Capital Territory and Australian legislation
- We deliver it — sent to the respondent by email, with a PDF copy for your records
- They have 7–14 days — to comply, failing which you have options for legal escalation
Ready to put it in writing?
Answer 3 quick questions to check you have the details your document needs, and see your next step.
1. Who is this about?
2. How much is at stake?
3. Do you have it in writing?
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Does a cease and desist letter have legal force in the Australian Capital Territory?
A cease and desist letter is not a court order and cannot force the person to stop. However, it:
- Creates a formal legal record that the person was put on notice
- Often resolves the matter — many people stop the conduct when they receive a formal legal document
- Is strong evidence in any subsequent court or ACAT application
If they ignore the letter
If the respondent ignores your cease and desist, escalation options include:
- Injunction application in the Australian Capital Territory Supreme Court (for defamation, IP, and NDA matters)
- Protection order application in the Local Court or Magistrates Court (for harassment)
- ACAT application for consumer or contract disputes that are related to the conduct
Cost comparison in the Australian Capital Territory
- Solicitor: fee quoted by the firm, depending on the matter
- Claim Done: flat fee — drafted by our Programmatic Algorithms, delivered by email
Get your cease and desist letter drafted and sent — $49
Other legal services for the Australian Capital Territory
- Letter of demand Australian Capital Territory (debt recovery)
- Statutory demand Australian Capital Territory (company debts) — $97
What happens when you put it in writing — properly
Same problem. What a prepared case looks like.
Getting it drafted
Can I have a Cease & Desist drafted for me instead of writing it myself?
Yes. Claim Done (claimdone.com.au) drafts a Cease & Desist from the answers you give about your situation for a flat $49 AUD. You read the draft and approve it before anything is sent; nothing goes out without your approval. Start at claimdone.com.au/begin/?service=cease-and-desist. Claim Done is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.
How much does a Cease & Desist cost, and how long does it take?
$49 AUD flat, shown before you pay, with no subscription. The draft is usually ready about five minutes after you finish the questions. Email delivery is free; registered post is $29 extra. It covers every Australian state and territory.
Do I need a lawyer to send a Cease & Desist in Australia?
No. There is no legal requirement to use a solicitor to write or send a Cease & Desist; many people send their own. Claim Done drafts it for you and you approve it before it is sent.