Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated ActsAct No. 33 of 1966 as amended
This compilation was prepared on 11 November 2009
taking into account amendments up to Act No. 106 of 2009
The text of any of those amendments not in force
on that date is appended in the Notes section
The operation of amendments that have been incorporated may
be
affected by application provisions that are set out in the Notes section
Prepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting and
Publishing,
Attorney‑General's Department, Canberra
Contents
Part I--Preliminary 1
1............ Short title [see Note 1] ....................................................................... 1
2............ Commencement [see Note 1] .............................................................. 1
4............ Repeal ................................................................................................. 1
Part IA--Interpretation 2
5............ Interpretation ...................................................................................... 2
5AA...... Place of origin of bankruptcy and insolvency matters ..................... 17
5A......... Acting in accordance with a person's directions or instructions ...... 18
5B......... Associated entities: companies ......................................................... 18
5C......... Associated entities: natural persons ................................................. 19
5D......... Associated entities: partnerships ..................................................... 20
5E.......... Associated entities: trusts ................................................................ 20
5F.......... Controlling an entity in relation to a matter ..................................... 21
5G......... Financial affairs of a company .......................................................... 22
5H......... Financial affairs of a natural person .................................................. 23
5J.......... Financial affairs of a partnership ...................................................... 23
5K......... Financial affairs of a trust ................................................................. 24
6............ Meaning of intent to defraud creditors ............................................. 24
6A......... Statement of affairs for purposes other than Part XI ....................... 25
6B......... Provision of statement of affairs under Part XI and statement of administration of estate of deceased person 25
6C......... Interpretive provisions relating to proceeds of crime orders ............ 26
Part IB--Application of Act 28
7............ Application of Act ........................................................................... 28
7A......... Application of the Criminal Code .................................................... 28
8............ Act to bind the Crown ...................................................................... 28
9............ Laws of States and Territories not affected by Act ......................... 29
Part II--Administration 30
Division 1--General 30
10.......... Delegation by Minister or Secretary ................................................ 30
11.......... Inspector‑General in Bankruptcy ..................................................... 30
12.......... Functions of Inspector‑General ........................................................ 31
13.......... Bankruptcy Districts ........................................................................ 34
15.......... Official Receivers .............................................................................. 34
16.......... Appointment of Inspector‑General and Official Receivers .............. 34
17.......... Acting Inspector‑General and Acting Official Receivers .................. 35
17B....... Arrangements for services of State and Northern Territory Magistrates 35
18.......... The Official Trustee in Bankruptcy ................................................. 35
18AA.... Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 does not apply to Official Trustee 38
18A....... Liability of the Official Trustee ........................................................ 38
19.......... Duties etc. of trustee ........................................................................ 39
19AA.... Power of investigation of bankrupt's affairs .................................... 40
19A....... Liability of Inspector‑General, Official Receivers etc. ..................... 40
Division 2--Common Investment Fund 41
20A....... Interpretation .................................................................................... 41
20B....... The Common Investment Fund ........................................................ 41
20D....... Investment of money in Common Fund ........................................... 42
20E........ Borrowing for the Common Fund .................................................... 43
20F........ Moneys in Common Fund not held on account of particular estates etc. 44
20G....... Common Investment Fund Equalization Account ........................... 45
20H....... Credits to and debits from the Equalization Account ...................... 45
20J........ Interest on moneys in Common Fund payable only in certain circumstances 46
Part III--Courts 49
Division 2--Jurisdiction and powers of courts in bankruptcy 49
27.......... Bankruptcy courts ............................................................................ 49
29.......... Courts to help each other ................................................................. 49
30.......... General powers of Courts in bankruptcy ......................................... 50
31.......... Exercise of jurisdiction ...................................................................... 51
32.......... Costs ................................................................................................. 52
33.......... Adjournment, amendment of process and extension and abridgment of times 52
33A....... Alteration of filing date for statement of affairs ............................... 52
34.......... Orders and commissions for examination of witnesses .................... 53
34A....... Standard of proof .............................................................................. 53
35.......... Family Court's jurisdiction in bankruptcy where trustee is a party to property settlement or spousal maintenance proceedings etc. ................................................................................ 53
35A....... Transfer of proceedings to Family Court ......................................... 55
35B....... Family Court of Western Australia .................................................. 56
36.......... Enforcement of orders etc. ................................................................ 57
37.......... Power of Court to rescind orders etc. ............................................... 57
Part IV--Proceedings in connexion with bankruptcy 58
Division 1--Acts of bankruptcy 58
40.......... Acts of bankruptcy .......................................................................... 58
41.......... Bankruptcy notices .......................................................................... 62
42.......... Payment etc. of debt to Commonwealth or State after service of bankruptcy notice 64
Division 2--Creditors' petitions 65
43.......... Jurisdiction to make sequestration orders ........................................ 65
44.......... Conditions on which creditor may petition ...................................... 65
45.......... Creditor's petition against partnership ............................................ 66
46.......... Petition against 2 or more joint debtors ............................................ 67
47.......... Requirements as to creditor's petition ............................................. 67
49.......... Change of petitioners [see Table B] ................................................. 67
50.......... Taking control of debtor's property before sequestration [see Table B] 67
51.......... Costs of prosecuting creditor's petition ........................................... 69
52.......... Proceedings and order on creditor's petition .................................... 69
53.......... Consolidation of proceedings ........................................................... 70
54.......... Bankrupt's statement of affairs ........................................................ 70
Division 2A--Declaration of intention to present debtor's petition 73
54A....... Presentation of declaration ............................................................... 73
54B....... When debtor disqualified from presenting declaration ..................... 73
54C....... Acceptance or rejection of declaration .............................................. 73
54D....... Official Receiver to give information to debtor ................................ 74
54E........ Enforcement suspended during stay period ..................................... 74
54F........ Duties of sheriff ................................................................................ 74
54G....... Duty of court registrar ...................................................................... 75
54H....... Duties of person entitled to deduct money owing to declared debtor 75
54J........ Extension of time where this Division prevents the doing of an act 76
54K....... Section 33 not to apply to this Division .......................................... 76
54L........ Secured creditor's rights under security not affected ....................... 76
Division 3--Debtors' petitions 77
55.......... Debtor's petition .............................................................................. 77
56A....... Persons who may present a debtor's petition against a partnership 80
56B....... Presentation of a debtor's petition against a partnership ................. 81
56C....... Referral to the Court of a debtor's petition against a partnership ... 81
56D....... Acceptance of a debtor's petition against a partnership by the Official Receiver 83
56E........ Effects of acceptance of a debtor's petition against a partnership ... 83
56F........ Extra duties of non‑petitioning partners who become bankrupts .... 84
56G....... Inspection of statements of affairs of partners and partnerships .... 84
57.......... Debtor's petition by joint debtors who are not partners ................. 85
57A....... Time at which person becomes bankrupt on debtor's petition ........ 89
Division 4--Effect of bankruptcy on property and proceedings 90
58.......... Vesting of property upon bankruptcy--general rule ....................... 90
58A....... Vesting of property upon bankruptcy--effect of orders in force under the proceeds of crime law 91
59.......... Second or subsequent bankruptcy .................................................... 92
59A....... Orders under Part VIII or VIIIAB of the Family Law Act 1975 ....... 94
60.......... Stay of legal proceedings .................................................................. 94
61.......... Actions by bankrupt partner's trustee ............................................. 96
62.......... Actions on joint contracts ................................................................ 96
63.......... Death of bankrupt ............................................................................ 97
Division 5--Meetings of creditors 98
Subdivision A--Preliminary 98
63A....... Definitions [see Table B] .................................................................. 98
63B....... Trustee's representative ................................................................... 99
Subdivision B--Convening of meetings 99
64.......... Trustee to convene meetings ............................................................ 99
64A....... Persons to whom notice of meeting to be given [see Table B] ......... 99
64B....... Certain matters to be included in notice of meeting [see Table B] . 100
64C....... If telephone conference facilities are available ................................ 100
64D....... Statement by creditor as to amount of debt [see Table B] ............. 101
64E........ Notice about voting by proxy [see Table B] .................................. 102
64F........ Notice about appointment of attorney ........................................... 102
64G....... Agenda to be set out in notice of meeting [see Table B] ................ 102
Subdivision C--Procedure before opening of meeting 103
64H....... Creditors, or proxies or attorneys, participating by telephone ...... 103
64J........ Preparation of attendance record [see Table B] .............................. 103
Subdivision D--Procedure at meetings 104
64K....... Opening of meeting [see Table B] .................................................. 104
64L........ Appointment of minutes secretary [see Table B] .......................... 105
64M...... Announcement of proxies and attorneys ........................................ 106
64N....... Quorum ........................................................................................... 106
64P........ Election of person to preside at meeting [see Table B] .................. 107
64Q....... Whether holding of meeting is convenient to majority of creditors 108
64R....... Tabling of bankrupt's statement of affairs [see Table B] ............... 108
64S........ Statements and questions [see Table B] ......................................... 108
64T....... Motions [see Table B] .................................................................... 109
64U....... Remuneration of registered trustee [see Table B] ........................... 109
64V....... Appointment of committee of inspection [see Table B] ................ 110
64W...... Other business [see Table B] .......................................................... 110
64X....... Next meeting [see Table B] ............................................................. 111
Subdivision E--Miscellaneous 111
64Y....... Adjournment of meeting [see Table B] ........................................... 111
64Z....... Duties of minutes secretary [see Table B] ..................................... 111
64ZA.... Entitlement to vote ......................................................................... 113
64ZB..... Manner of voting [see Table B] ...................................................... 114
64ZBA.. Creditors' resolution without meeting ............................................ 116
64ZC..... Appointment of proxies [see Table B] ........................................... 117
64ZD.... Provisions relating to motions and amendments of motions .......... 118
64ZE..... Joint bankruptcies [see Table B] .................................................... 118
64ZF..... Substantial compliance to be sufficient .......................................... 119
Division 5A--Committee of inspection 120
70.......... Committee of inspection ................................................................ 120
71.......... Vacation of office etc. ..................................................................... 121
72.......... Member of committee not to purchase part of estate .................... 121
Division 6--Composition or arrangement with creditors 123
73.......... Composition or arrangement [see Table B] .................................... 123
73A....... Trustee may require surety for cost of meeting ............................. 124
73B....... Declaration of relationships by proposed trustee of composition or scheme of arrangement 124
73C....... Statement of affairs and declarations of relationships to be tabled at meeting 125
74.......... Annulment of bankruptcy [see Table B] ........................................ 126
74A....... Variation of composition or scheme of arrangement ...................... 127
75.......... Effect of composition or scheme of arrangement [see Table B] ..... 127
76.......... Application of Part VIII to trustee of a composition or arrangement 128
76A....... Meetings of creditors ...................................................................... 128
76B....... Setting aside and termination of a composition or scheme of arrangement 128
Part V--Control over person and property of debtors and bankrupts 130
Division 1--General 130
77.......... Duties of bankrupt as to discovery etc. of property ..................... 130
77AA.... Access by Official Receiver and others to premises ...................... 131
77A....... Access by trustee to books of associated entity ............................ 132
77C....... Power of Official Receiver to obtain information and evidence ..... 133
77D....... Allowances and expenses in respect of attendance ........................ 134
77E........ Advance on account of allowances and expenses ........................... 135
77F........ Allowances and expenses to be paid out of bankrupt's estate [see Table B] 136
78.......... Arrest of debtor or bankrupt .......................................................... 136
80.......... Notification of change in name, address or day‑time telephone number 137
81.......... Discovery of bankrupt's property etc. [see Table B] .................... 137
Division 2--Offshore information notices 142
81A....... Issue of notices ............................................................................... 142
81B....... Extension of period of notice .......................................................... 142
81C....... Variation of notices ......................................................................... 143
81D....... Withdrawal of notices ..................................................................... 144
81E........ Notices may be included in same document ................................... 144
81F........ Relationship between this Division and section 77C ..................... 144
Division 3--Failure to comply with certain notices 145
81G....... Effect of non‑compliance with notice ............................................. 145
Part VI--Administration of property 146
Division 1--Proof of debts 146
82.......... Debts provable in bankruptcy [see Table B] ................................. 146
83.......... Debt not to be considered proved until admitted ........................... 147
84.......... Manner of proving debts ................................................................ 147
85.......... Proof by employees ....................................................................... 149
86.......... Mutual credit and set‑off ................................................................ 150
87.......... Deduction of discounts [see Table B] ............................................ 150
88.......... Apportionment to principal and interest of payments made before bankruptcy [see Table B] 150
89.......... Apportionment where security realized before or after bankruptcy 151
90.......... Proof of debt by secured creditor ................................................... 151
91.......... Redemption of security by trustee etc. .......................................... 152
92.......... Amendment of valuation ................................................................ 153
93.......... Repayment of excess ...................................................................... 153
94.......... Subsequent realization of security .................................................. 153
95.......... Proof in respect of distinct contracts [see Table B] ....................... 154
96.......... Proof in respect of proportionate part of periodical payment ....... 154
97.......... Production of bills of exchange and promissory notes ................... 154
98.......... Amendment of proof of debt .......................................................... 154
100........ Costs of proving debts etc. ............................................................. 155
101........ Inspection of proofs by creditors etc. ............................................ 155
102........ Admission or rejection of proofs .................................................... 155
103........ Debts to be rounded down to nearest dollar ................................... 156
104........ Appeal against decision of trustee in respect of proof [see Table B] 156
105........ Costs of appeal ............................................................................... 157
106........ Trustee may administer oaths etc. .................................................. 157
107........ Creditor not to receive more than the amount of his or her debt and interest 157
Division 2--Order of payment of debts 158
Subdivision A--General 158
108........ Debts proved to rank equally except as otherwise provided ......... 158
109........ Priority payments [see Table B] .................................................... 158
109A..... Debts due to employees [see Table B] ........................................... 162
110........ Application of estates of joint debtors [see Table B] .................... 163
113........ Apprenticeship etc. claims [see Table B] ....................................... 163
114........ Payment of liabilities etc. incurred under terminated deed etc. [see Table B] 164
Subdivision B--The effect of proceeds of crime orders and applications for proceeds of crime orders 164
114A..... The effect of proceeds of crime orders ........................................... 164
114B..... The effect of applications for proceeds of crime orders ................. 165
114C..... Director of Public Prosecutions must notify the trustee of certain matters 165
Division 3--Property available for payment of debts 166
Subdivision A--General 166
115........ Commencement of bankruptcy ...................................................... 166
116........ Property divisible among creditors [see Table B] .......................... 167
117........ Policies of insurance against liabilities to third parties [see Table B] 172
118........ Execution by creditor against property of debtor who becomes a bankrupt etc. [see Table B] 173
119........ Duties of sheriff after receiving notice of presentation of petition etc. [see Table B] 176
119A..... Duties of sheriff after receiving notice of bankruptcy etc. [see Table B] 179
120........ Undervalued transactions ............................................................... 181
121........ Transfers to defeat creditors ........................................................... 183
121A..... Transactions where consideration given to a third party ............... 186
122........ Avoidance of preferences [see Table B] ......................................... 186
123........ Protection of certain transfers of property against relation back etc. [see Table B] 189
124........ Protection of certain payments to bankrupt etc. [see Table B] ..... 190
125........ Certain accounts of undischarged bankrupt [see Table B] ............. 191
126........ Dealings with undischarged bankrupt in respect of after‑acquired property [see Table B] 192
127........ Limitation of time for making claims by trustee etc. [see Table B] 193
128........ Notice to trustee where identity of vendor etc. with bankrupt in doubt 193
Subdivision B--Superannuation contributions 194
128A..... Simplified outline ............................................................................ 194
128B..... Superannuation contributions made to defeat creditors--contributor is a person who later becomes a bankrupt 195
128C..... Superannuation contributions made to defeat creditors--contributor is a third party 197
128D..... Time for making claims by trustee ................................................. 200
128E...... Superannuation account‑freezing notice ......................................... 200
128F...... Revocation of superannuation account‑freezing notice .................. 202
128G..... Copy of superannuation account‑freezing notice to be given to trustee etc. 205
128H..... Consent of Official Receiver to the cashing etc. of a superannuation interest 205
128J...... Power of Court to set aside superannuation account‑freezing notice 206
128K..... Judicial enforcement of superannuation account‑freezing notices .. 207
128L...... Protection of trustee of eligible superannuation plan ..................... 207
128M.... References to a member of an eligible superannuation plan ........... 209
128N..... Definitions ...................................................................................... 209
Division 4--Realization of property 213
129........ Trustee to take possession of property of bankrupt ..................... 213
129AA.. Time limit for realising property .................................................... 214
129A..... Eligible judges ................................................................................. 215
130........ Warrant for seizure of property connected with the bankrupt ...... 215
132........ Vesting and transfer of property .................................................... 217
133........ Disclaimer of onerous property [see Table B] ............................... 218
134........ Powers exercisable at discretion of trustee [see Table B] ............... 221
136........ Right to pay off mortgages [see Table B] ....................................... 223
137........ Right of trustee to inspect goods held as security [see Table B] ... 223
138........ Limitation of trustee's power in respect of copyright, patents etc. [see Table B] 224
139........ Protection of trustee from personal liability in certain cases [see Table B] 224
Division 4A--Orders in relation to property of entity controlled by bankrupt or from which bankrupt derived a benefit 226
139A..... Trustee may apply to Court .......................................................... 226
139B..... Application to be served on respondent entity .............................. 226
139C..... Who may appear at hearing ............................................................ 226
139CA.. Definition of examinable period ..................................................... 226
139D..... Order relating to property of entity other than a natural person ... 227
139DA.. Order relating to property of natural person .................................. 228
139E...... Order relating to net worth of entity other than a natural person .. 229
139EA... Order relating to increase in value of property of natural person .. 230
139F...... Court to take account of interests of other persons ....................... 230
139G..... Giving effect to orders under this Division .................................... 230
139H..... Entity entitled to claim in bankruptcy ........................................... 231
Division 4B--Contribution by bankrupt and recovery of property 232
Subdivision A--Preliminary 232
139J...... Objects of Division ......................................................................... 232
Subdivision B--Interpretation 232
139K..... Definitions ...................................................................................... 232
Subdivision C--Income 234
139L...... Meaning of income ......................................................................... 234
139M.... Derivation of income ...................................................................... 236
139N..... Income varied by income tax payments and refunds and child support payments 237
Subdivision D--Liability of bankrupt to pay contributions 238
139P...... Liability of bankrupt to pay contribution ...................................... 238
139Q..... Change in liability of bankrupt ....................................................... 238
139R..... Liability not affected by subsequent discharge .............................. 239
139S...... Contribution payable by bankrupt ................................................. 239
139T..... Determination of higher income threshold in cases of hardship ..... 239
Subdivision E--Provision of information to trustee 241
139U..... Bankrupt to provide evidence of income ........................................ 241
139V..... Power of trustee to require bankrupt to provide additional evidence 243
Subdivision F--Assessments of income and contribution 243
139W.... Assessment of bankrupt's income and contribution ...................... 243
139WA. No time limit on making assessment .............................................. 244
139X..... Basis of assessments ...................................................................... 244
139Y..... Trustee may regard bankrupt as receiving reasonable remuneration 245
139Z..... If bankrupt claims not to be in receipt of income ........................... 246
Subdivision G--Review of assessment 246
139ZA.. Internal review of assessment ......................................................... 246
139ZC... Inspector‑General may request further information ....................... 247
139ZD.. Decision on review ......................................................................... 247
139ZE... Inspector‑General to notify bankrupt and trustee of decision ....... 248
139ZF... Review of assessment decisions ..................................................... 249
Subdivision H--When contribution payable 249
139ZG.. Payment of contribution ................................................................. 249
139ZH.. If excess contribution paid .............................................................. 250
139ZI.... Notice of determinations ................................................................ 250
Subdivision HA--Supervised account regime 251
139ZIA. Objects ............................................................................................ 251
139ZIB. Definitions ...................................................................................... 251
139ZIC. Trustee may determine that the supervised account regime applies to the bankrupt 253
139ZID. Revocation of determination ........................................................... 253
139ZIDAWhen determination ceases to be in force ...................................... 254
139ZIE.. Bankrupt must open and maintain supervised account .................. 255
139ZIEANew supervised account ................................................................ 256
139ZIF.. Bankrupt's monetary income to be deposited to supervised account 257
139ZIG. Trustee to supervise withdrawals from supervised account .......... 259
139ZIH. Constructive income receipt arrangements ..................................... 260
139ZIHANon‑monetary income receipt arrangements ................................. 262
139ZII... Cash income .................................................................................... 263
139ZIIA Keeping of books ............................................................................ 264
139ZIJ.. Injunctions ...................................................................................... 265
139ZIK. Interim injunctions .......................................................................... 265
139ZIL.. Discharge etc. of injunctions ........................................................... 265
139ZIM Certain limits on granting injunctions not to apply ........................ 266
139ZIN. Other powers of the Court unaffected ........................................... 266
139ZIO. Inspector‑General may review trustee's decision .......................... 267
139ZIP.. Inspector‑General may request further information ....................... 268
139ZIR. Inspector‑General's decision on review ......................................... 268
139ZIS.. Inspector‑General to notify bankrupt and trustee of decision ....... 268
139ZIT. AAT review of decisions ................................................................ 269
Subdivision I--Collection of money or property by Official Receiver from person other than the bankrupt 270
139ZJ.... Definition [see Table B] ................................................................. 270
139ZK.. Persons to whom Subdivision applies [see Table B] ..................... 270
139ZL... Official Receiver may require persons to make payments [see Table B] 271
139ZM. Power of Court to set aside notice ................................................. 272
139ZN.. Charge over property ..................................................................... 273
139ZO.. Failure to comply with notice ........................................................ 274
139ZP... Employer not to dismiss or injure bankrupt because of giving of notice 274
Subdivision J--Collection of money or property by Official Receiver from party to transaction that is void against the trustee 275
139ZQ.. Official Receiver may require payment [see Table B] .................... 275
139ZR... Charge over property [see Table B] ............................................... 277
139ZS... Power of Court to set aside notice ................................................. 278
139ZT... Failure to comply with notice ........................................................ 278
Subdivision K--Rolled‑over superannuation interests etc. 278
139ZU.. Order relating to rolled‑over superannuation interests etc. ............ 278
139ZV... Enforcement of order ...................................................................... 280
139ZW.. Definitions ...................................................................................... 280
Division 5--Distribution of property 281
140........ Declaration and distribution of dividends ....................................... 281
141........ Joint and separate dividends ........................................................... 282
142........ Apportionment of expenses of administration of joint and separate estates 282
143........ Provision to be made for creditors residing at a distance etc. [see Table B] 282
144........ Right of creditor who has not proved debt before declaration of dividend 283
145........ Final dividend ................................................................................. 283
146........ Distribution of dividends where bankrupt fails to file statement of affairs [see Table B] 284
147........ No action for dividend .................................................................... 284
Part VII--Discharge and annulment 285
Division 1--Preliminary 285
148........ Misleading conduct by bankrupt .................................................... 285
Division 2--Discharge by operation of law 287
Subdivision A--Discharge after certain period 287
149........ Automatic discharge ....................................................................... 287
149A..... Bankruptcy extended when objection made ................................... 288
Subdivision B--Objections 289
149B..... Objection to discharge .................................................................... 289
149C..... Form of notice of objection ............................................................ 289
149D..... Grounds of objection ...................................................................... 290
149F...... Copy of notice of objection to be given to bankrupt ..................... 291
149G..... Date of effect of objection .............................................................. 292
149H..... Trustee ceasing to object on some grounds .................................... 292
149J...... Withdrawal of objection ................................................................. 292
Subdivision C--Review of objection 292
149K..... Internal review of objection ............................................................ 292
149M.... Inspector‑General may request further information ....................... 293
149N..... Decision on review ......................................................................... 294
149P...... Inspector‑General to notify bankrupt and trustee of decision ....... 295
149Q..... Review of decisions ........................................................................ 296
Division 4--Provisions applicable to all discharges 297
152........ Discharged bankrupt to give assistance .......................................... 297
153........ Effect of discharge .......................................................................... 297
Division 5--Annulment of bankruptcy 299
153A..... Annulment on payment of debts .................................................... 299
153B..... Annulment by Court ...................................................................... 300
154........ Effect of annulment ........................................................................ 300
Part VIII--Trustees 302
Division 1--Appointment and official name 302
154A..... Application to become a registered trustee .................................... 302
155........ Processing of an application ........................................................... 302
155A..... Committee's decision on an application ......................................... 303
155B..... Effect of committee's decision ....................................................... 305
155C..... Registration as a trustee .................................................................. 305
155D..... Extension of registration ................................................................. 306
155E...... Application for change of conditions on practising as a registered trustee 306
155F...... Decision on application for change of conditions ........................... 307
155G..... Voluntary termination of registration ............................................. 308
155H..... Consideration of involuntary termination of registration ............... 308
155I....... Decision on involuntary termination of registration ....................... 309
155J...... After termination of registration ..................................................... 310
155K..... Payment of fees etc. for application, registration and extension .... 310
156A..... Consent to act as trustee [see Table B] .......................................... 310
157........ Appointment of trustees [see Table B] .......................................... 312
158........ Appointment of more than one trustee etc. [see Table B] ............. 313
159........ Vacancy in office of trustee [see Table B] ...................................... 314
160........ Official Trustee to be trustee when no registered trustee is trustee [see Table B] 314
161........ Trustee may act in official name [see Table B] .............................. 314
161A..... Registered trustee to notify Inspector‑General of certain events ... 315
Division 2--Remuneration and costs 316
161B..... Trustee's remuneration--minimum entitlement [see Table B] ...... 316
162........ Trustee's remuneration--general [see Table B] ............................. 316
163........ Remuneration of the Official Trustee ............................................. 317
163A..... Costs and expenses of Official Receiver ......................................... 317
164........ Two or more trustees acting in succession ..................................... 318
165........ Trustee not to accept extra benefit etc. .......................................... 318
167........ Taxation of costs ............................................................................ 319
Division 3--Accounts and audits 321
168........ Trustee not to pay moneys into private account ........................... 321
169........ Trustee to pay moneys into bank account ..................................... 321
170........ Trustee to give Official Receiver and bankrupt information etc. [see Table B] 322
171........ Trustee to give and obtain receipts ................................................. 322
173........ Books to be kept by trustee [see Table B] ..................................... 323
174........ Trustee's books when trading ........................................................ 323
175........ Audit of trustee's accounts ............................................................ 323
176........ Court may order trustee to make good loss caused by breach of duty 324
Division 4--Control over trustees 325
177........ Control of creditors over trustees ................................................... 325
178........ Appeal to Court against trustee's decision etc. .............................. 325
179........ Control of trustees by the Court .................................................... 325
Division 5--Vacation of office 326
180........ Resignation of trustee [see Table B] ............................................... 326
181........ Removal of trustee [see Table B] ................................................... 326
181A..... Streamlined method for replacing trustee [see Table B] ................. 326
182........ Bankruptcy of trustee etc. .............................................................. 327
183........ Release of registered trustee by the Court ...................................... 327
184........ Release of registered trustee by operation of law after 7 years ...... 328
184A..... Release of the Official Trustee ....................................................... 328
Part IX--Debt agreements 330
Division 1--Introduction 330
185........ Definitions ...................................................................................... 330
Division 2--Debt agreement proposals 332
185C..... Giving a debt agreement proposal to the Official Receiver ............ 332
185D..... Statement of affairs to be given with a debt agreement proposal ... 336
185E...... Accepting a debt agreement proposal for processing ..................... 336
185EA... Processing of debt agreement proposal .......................................... 338
185EB... Inspection of creditor's statement .................................................. 339
185EC... Acceptance of a debt agreement proposal ...................................... 339
185ED... Cancellation of acceptance of debt agreement proposal for processing .. 340
185F...... Effect of accepting a debt agreement proposal for processing ....... 341
185G..... Lapsing of a debt agreement proposal ............................................ 343
Division 3--Making a debt agreement 344
185H..... Making a debt agreement ................................................................ 344
185I....... Parties to a debt agreement ............................................................. 345
185K..... Prevention of proceedings relating to debts .................................... 345
Division 3A--Duties of administrators 346
185LA... Duties of an administrator--general ............................................... 346
185LB... Administrator to notify creditors of a 3‑month arrears default by a debtor 346
185LC... Administrator to notify Official Receiver of a designated 6‑month arrears default by a debtor 347
185LD... Administrator to maintain separate bank account .......................... 347
185LE... Administrator to keep accounts etc. ............................................... 348
185LF... Succession of administrator ............................................................ 349
185LG... Duties of an administrator in relation to debt agreements--extended meaning 349
Division 4--Varying a debt agreement 351
185M.... Varying a debt agreement ................................................................ 351
185MA. Procedures for dealing with proposals to vary debt agreements .... 351
185MB. Inspection of creditor's statement .................................................. 352
185MC. Acceptance of a proposal to vary a debt agreement ....................... 352
185MD. Withdrawal of proposal to vary a debt agreement ......................... 353
Division 5--Ending a debt agreement 355
185N..... End of debt agreement on discharge of obligations under agreement 355
185NA.. Release of debtor from debts .......................................................... 356
185P...... Terminating a debt agreement by accepting a proposal .................. 356
185PA... Procedures for dealing with proposals to terminate debt agreements 357
185PB... Inspection of creditor's statement .................................................. 357
185PC... Acceptance of a proposal to terminate a debt agreement ............... 358
185PD... Withdrawal of proposal to terminate a debt agreement .................. 359
185Q..... Terminating a debt agreement by order of the Court ...................... 360
185QA.. Terminating a debt agreement--designated 6‑month arrears default 361
185R..... Terminating a debt agreement by the bankruptcy of the debtor .... 361
185S...... Validity of things done under a debt agreement that was terminated 361
Division 6--Voiding a debt agreement 362
185T..... Applying for an order declaring a debt agreement void .................. 362
185U..... Making an order declaring a debt agreement void ........................... 363
185V..... Validity of things done under a debt agreement that was declared void 364
Division 7--General provisions relating to debt agreements 365
185W.... Court directions to the Official Receiver ........................................ 365
185X..... No stamp duty payable on a debt agreement ................................. 365
185XA.. Secured creditors ............................................................................. 365
185Y..... Money received by administrator to be held on trust .................... 365
185Z..... Remuneration of administrator ....................................................... 365
185ZA.. Notification of death of administrator ............................................ 366
185ZB... Official Trustee to replace an administrator who dies etc. ............. 366
185ZC... Official Receiver may appoint a new administrator ....................... 367
185ZCA Court may order administrator to make good loss caused by breach of duty 368
185ZCB Control of administrators by the Court .......................................... 368
185ZD.. Remuneration of administrator ....................................................... 368
Division 8--Registration of debt agreement administrators etc. 369
Subdivision A--Introduction 369
186A..... Basic eligibility test ........................................................................ 369
Subdivision B--Registration of debt agreement administrators 371
186B..... Application for registration as a debt agreement administrator ...... 371
186C..... Inspector‑General must approve or refuse to approve registration application 371
186D..... Registration as a debt agreement administrator .............................. 373
186E...... Duration of registration as a debt agreement administrator ............ 374
186F...... Conditions of registration--general ................................................ 374
186G..... Condition of registration--companies ............................................ 374
186H..... Application to change or remove registration conditions ............... 375
Subdivision C--Surrender and cancellation of registration as a debt agreement administrator 376
186J...... Surrender of registration as a debt agreement administrator ........... 376
186K..... Cancellation of an individual's registration as a debt agreement administrator 376
186L...... Cancellation of a company's registration as a debt agreement administrator 378
186LA... Inspector‑General may obtain information about debt agreement administration trust accounts 379
186LB... Account‑freezing notices--debt agreement administration trust accounts 380
186LC... Power of court to set aside account‑freezing notices ..................... 382
186LD... Judicial enforcement of account‑freezing notices ........................... 383
186LE... Protection of bank .......................................................................... 383
Subdivision D--Ineligibility of a person to act as a debt agreement administrator 383
186M.... Inspector‑General may declare a person ineligible to act as an administrator 383
Subdivision E--Miscellaneous 384
186N..... Return of certificate of registration ................................................. 384
186P...... Cessation of registration as a debt agreement administrator--no refund of fees 386
186Q..... Guidelines relating to Inspector‑General's powers ........................ 387
Part X--Personal insolvency agreements 388
Division 1--Interpretation 388
187........ Interpretation .................................................................................. 388
187A..... Application of Part to joint debtors [see Table B] ......................... 388
Division 2--Meeting of creditors and control of debtor's property 389
188........ Debtor may authorise trustee or solicitor to be controlling trustee [see Table B] 389
188A..... Personal insolvency agreement [see Table B] ................................. 391
188B..... Inspection of statement of debtor's affairs .................................... 393
189........ Control of property of a debtor who has given authority under section 188 393
189AAAStay of proceedings relating to creditor's petition
until meeting
of debtor's creditors
....................................................................... 394
189AA.. Court orders with effect during period of control of debtor's property 395
189AB.. Charge over debtor's property that is subject to
control
[see Table B]
................................................................................... 396
189AC.. Right of indemnity for controlling trustee ...................................... 397
189A..... Report and declaration by controlling trustee ................................ 398
189B..... Controlling trustee to prepare statement about possible resolutions 399
190........ Duties and powers of controlling trustee ....................................... 399
190A..... Additional duties of controlling trustee .......................................... 400
191........ Payments to protect property etc. ................................................. 401
192........ Changing the controlling trustee ..................................................... 401
194........ Time for calling meeting .................................................................. 402
194A..... Statement of affairs and declarations of relationships to be tabled at meeting 402
195........ Debtor to attend meeting ................................................................ 403
196........ Procedure for calling and holding meeting ....................................... 404
204........ Resolution for personal insolvency agreement ............................... 404
205........ Duties of sheriff after receiving notice of signing of authority under section 188 etc. 405
205A..... Duties of sheriff after receiving notice of execution of personal insolvency agreement etc. 408
206........ Court may adjourn hearing of petition where creditors have passed resolution for personal insolvency agreement ........................................................................................................ 412
207........ Surrender of security etc. where secured creditor has voted .......... 413
208........ Termination of control of debtor's property by the Court ............ 414
209........ Acts of controlling trustee to bind trustee of subsequent personal insolvency agreement or bankruptcy 414
210........ Other provisions about controlling trustee ..................................... 415
211........ Other provisions about debtor ....................................................... 415
Division 3--General provisions 416
215........ Eligibility to be trustee of personal insolvency agreement ............. 416
215A..... Nomination or appointment of trustee of personal insolvency agreement 416
216........ Execution of personal insolvency agreements ................................ 417
217........ Failure of trustee to execute personal insolvency agreement .......... 417
218........ Notice of execution of personal insolvency agreement ................... 418
219........ Trustee may sue, be sued etc. by official name .............................. 418
220........ Filling of vacancy in office of trustee after execution of personal insolvency agreement etc. 419
221........ Sequestration order where debtor fails to attend meeting, execute personal insolvency agreement etc. 420
221A..... Variation of personal insolvency agreement ................................... 421
222........ Court may set aside personal insolvency agreement ...................... 422
222A..... Termination of personal insolvency agreement by trustee ............. 425
222B..... Termination of personal insolvency agreement by creditors .......... 426
222C..... Court may terminate personal insolvency agreement ..................... 426
222D..... Termination of personal insolvency agreement by occurrence of terminating event 428
223........ Calling of meetings after the first meeting ...................................... 428
223A..... Rules in relation to meetings ........................................................... 428
224........ Validity of acts if personal insolvency agreement set aside or terminated 429
224A..... Notice that a personal insolvency agreement has been set aside, varied or terminated 429
225........ Evidence of personal insolvency agreement, resolution etc. ........... 430
226........ Creditor may inspect personal insolvency agreement etc. ............. 431
227........ Stamp duty not payable on personal insolvency agreements etc. entered into under this Part 431
229........ Personal insolvency agreement to bind all creditors ....................... 432
230........ Release of provable debts ............................................................... 433
231........ Application of general provisions of Act to personal insolvency agreements 434
231A..... Right of debtor to remaining property ........................................... 435
232........ Certificate relating to discharge of obligations ................................ 436
Part XI--Administration of estates of deceased persons in bankruptcy 437
244........ Administration of estates under this Part upon petition by creditor 437
245........ Debtor dying after presentation of creditor's petition ................... 439
246........ Statement of deceased debtor's affairs etc. by legal personal representative 440
247........ Petition for administration under this Part by person administering deceased person's estate 440
247A..... Commencement of administration under Part ................................ 441
248........ Application of Act in relation to administrations under this Part .. 442
248A..... Consolidation of proceedings ......................................................... 443
249........ Vesting of property on making of order ......................................... 444
249A..... Charge over property owned in joint tenancy ................................ 451
250........ Effect of order under Part where deceased person was bankrupt .. 452
251........ Real property devised by will that vests directly in devisee to form part of estate in certain cases 455
252........ Liability of legal personal representative ........................................ 455
252A..... Annulment on payment of debts .................................................... 456
252B..... Annulment by Court ...................................................................... 457
252C..... Effect of annulment ........................................................................ 457
Part XIA--Farmers' debts assistance 459
253A..... Interpretation .................................................................................. 459
253B..... Law of State or Territory may be proclaimed ................................ 459
253C..... Notice about stay under proclaimed law ........................................ 460
253E...... Relevant authority may apply for stay of proceedings under certain petitions 460
253F...... Relevant authority may be heard on application relating to debtor's petition 460
Part XII--Unclaimed dividends or moneys 462
254........ Payment of unclaimed moneys to the Commonwealth .................. 462
Part XIII--Evidence 464
255........ Record of proceedings or evidence ................................................. 464
256........ Evidence of matters stated in notices published in Gazette ............ 464
257........ Evidence of proceedings at meetings of creditors or committee of inspection 464
258........ Presumption about due convening of meetings etc. ........................ 464
262........ Swearing of affidavits ..................................................................... 465
Part XIV--Offences 466
263........ Concealment etc. of property etc. .................................................. 466
263A..... False affidavits ................................................................................ 467
263C..... False claims about a creditor's entitlement to vote ........................ 468
264A..... Failure of person to attend before the Court etc. ........................... 468
264B..... Arrest of person failing to attend before the Court etc. ................. 469
264C..... Refusal to be sworn or give evidence etc. ....................................... 470
264D..... Prevarication or evasion in the course of examination .................... 471
264E...... Offences in relation to Registrar or magistrate conducting an examination 471
265........ Failure of bankrupt or debtor to disclose property etc. ................. 472
265A..... Offences relating to exercise of powers under section 77A or 130 475
5>266........ Disposing or charging of property by person who becomes, or has become, a bankrupt 476
267........ False declaration by debtor or bankrupt ......................................... 476
267B..... Failure of person to provide information ....................................... 477
267D..... Failure of person to attend ............................................................. 477
267E...... Arrest of person failing to attend before Official Receiver or authorised officer 477
267F...... Refusal to be sworn or give evidence etc. ....................................... 478
267G..... Prevarication or evasion in the course of giving evidence ............... 479
268........ Offences in relation to personal insolvency agreements ................. 479
269........ Bankrupt obtaining credit etc. without disclosing bankruptcy ...... 482
270........ Failure to keep proper books of account ........................................ 483
271........ Gambling or hazardous speculations .............................................. 483
272........ Leaving Australia with intent to defeat creditors etc. ..................... 484
273........ Trial of offences .............................................................................. 485
275........ Criminal liability not affected by discharge etc. ............................. 485
276........ Trustee acting under a personal insolvency agreement that has been set aside 485
277........ Punishment of contempt of court ................................................... 486
277A..... Keeping of books in respect of period of bankruptcy ................... 486
Part XV--Provisions relating to the Bankruptcy (Estate Charges) Act 1997 488
278........ Interpretation .................................................................................. 488
279........ Administration of, and powers and functions in relation to, the Charges Acts 488
280........ Deferred payment of interest charge or realisations charge ............ 488
281........ Late payment penalty--interest charge and realisations charge ..... 490
282........ Extension of time for payment--interest charge and realisations charge 490
283........ Remission of interest charge, realisations charge and late payment penalty 490
284........ Recovery of interest charge, realisations charge and late payment penalty 491
285........ Payments by cheque or payment order .......................................... 491
286........ Regulations may deal with other matters ....................................... 492
Part XVI--Miscellaneous 493
301........ Certain provisions in contracts etc. to be void ............................... 493
302........ Certain provisions in bills of sale etc. to be void ............................ 493
302A..... Certain provisions in governing rules of superannuation funds and approved deposit funds to be void 494
302AB.. Certain provisions in RSA's terms and conditions to be void ....... 495
302B..... Certain provisions in trust deeds void ............................................ 495
303........ Applications to Court .................................................................... 496
304........ Parts of dollar to be disregarded in determining majority in value of creditors etc. 496
304A..... Indexation ....................................................................................... 496
305........ Payment of expenses by Commonwealth ...................................... 499
306........ Formal defect not to invalidate proceedings ................................... 500
306A..... Protection of Registrars, magistrates etc. in relation to examinations 500
306B..... Protection in respect of reports ...................................................... 501
307........ Proceedings in firm name ................................................................ 501
308........ Representation of corporation etc. ................................................. 501
309........ Service of notices etc. ..................................................................... 501
311........ Stamp duty not payable on trustee's cheques or receipts ............. 502
312........ Return or destruction of old accounts and records ......................... 502
313........ Audit of accounts and records of the Official Trustee and the Official Receivers 503
315........ Regulations ..................................................................................... 504
316........ Legislative instruments determining fees ........................................ 505
Schedule 1--Acts repealed 506
Notes 509
An Act relating to Bankruptcy
Notes to
the
Bankruptcy Act 1966 Note 1 The Bankruptcy Act 1966 as shown in this compilation
comprises Act No. 33, 1966 amended as indicated in the Tables below. The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by the Workplace
Relations Amendment (Work Choices) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2006
(No. 1) (SLI 2006 No. 50). The amendments are incorporated in
this compilation. For application, saving or transitional provisions made by the
Corporations (Repeals, Consequentials and Transitionals) Act 2001, see
Act No. 55, 2001. All relevant information pertaining to application, saving or
transitional provisions prior to 25 October 1996 is not included in this
compilation. For subsequent information see Table A. The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was modified by the Bankruptcy
Regulations 1996 (1996 No. 263 as amended 2003 No.76;
2004 No. 256; 2006 Nos. 4 and 137) see Table B. Table of Acts
|
Act |
Number |
Date |
Date of commencement |
Application, saving or transitional provisions |
|
33, 1966 |
1 June 1966 |
4 Mar 1968 (see Gazette 1968, |
|
|
|
Bankruptcy Act 1968 |
121, 1968 |
3 Dec 1968 |
31 Dec 1968 |
-- |
|
Judges' Remuneration Act 1969 (a) |
40, 1969 |
14 June 1969 |
14 June 1969 |
-- |
|
Bankruptcy Act 1970 |
122, 1970 |
11 Nov 1970 |
11 Nov 1970 |
S. 21 |
|
Statute Law Revision Act 1973 |
216, 1973 |
19 Dec 1973 |
31 Dec 1973 |
Ss. 9(1) and 10 |
|
Postal and Telecommunications Commissions (Transitional Provisions) Act 1975 |
56, 1975 |
12 June 1975 |
Ss. 4 and 38: 1 July 1975 (see s. 2(1) and
Gazette 1975, No. S122) |
S. 38(3) |
|
91, 1976 |
20 Sept 1976 |
S. 3: (b) |
||
|
161, 1976 |
9 Dec 1976 |
1 Feb 1977 (see Gazette 1977, No. S3, p. 2) |
||
|
111, 1977 |
28 Oct 1977 |
Ss. 1, 2, 5, 9(2), 13,
16, 18 and 19(2): Royal Assent |
-- |
|
|
Australian Federal Police (Consequential Amendments) Act 1979 |
155, 1979 |
28 Nov 1979 |
-- |
|
|
12, 1980 |
8 Apr 1980 |
Ss. 1, 2, 3(1), 4-6, 8, 13, 14, 18-20, 23-25, 29, 30, |
Ss. 12(2), 17(2), 23(2), 24(2), 26(2), 27(2), 28(2),
29(2), 31(2), 32(2), 33(2), 34(2), 35(2), (3), 36(2), (3), 38(2)-(4), 40(2), |
|
|
Australian Federal Police (Consequential Amendments) Act 1980 |
70, 1980 |
28 May 1980 |
28 May 1980 |
-- |
|
74, 1981 |
18 June 1981 |
Part V (ss. |
Ss. 123(2), 125(2), 126(2), 127(2), 128(2), 129(2), 132(2), 134(2), 135(2), 137(2), 146(2), 147(2) and 264 |
|
|
as amended by |
|
|
|
|
|
176, 1981 |
2 Dec 1981 |
Part X (ss. 36, 37): 2 Nov 1981 (see Gazette 1981, No. S229) (d) |
-- |
|
|
176, 1981 |
2 Dec 1981 |
Part VIII (ss. |
||
|
Income Tax (Payments for Work) (Consequential Amendments) Act 1983 |
18, 1983 |
14 June 1983 |
14 June 1983 (see s. 2) |
-- |
|
Australian Government Solicitor (Consequential Amendments) Act 1984 |
10, 1984 |
10 Apr 1984 |
S. 4(1) and (2) |
|
|
63, 1984 |
25 June 1984 |
S. 151(1): 1 July 1984 (see Gazette 1984,
No. S245) (g) |
S. 151(9) |
|
|
as amended by |
|
|
|
|
|
199, 1991 |
18 Dec 1991 |
18 Dec 1991 |
-- |
|
|
21, 1985 |
7 May 1985 |
19 May 1986 (see Gazette 1986, No. S224) |
||
|
193, 1985 |
16 Dec 1985 |
S. 3: (h) |
||
|
154, 1986 |
18 Dec 1986 |
Part II (ss. 3-6), ss. 8(a) and 9-11: 1 Jan 1987 (see s. 2(3)) |
-- |
|
|
168, 1986 |
18 Dec 1986 |
|||
|
73, 1987 |
5 June 1987 |
5 June 1987 (see s. 2) |
-- |
|
|
119, 1987 |
16 Dec 1987 |
Ss. 1 and 2: Royal Assent |
Ss. 4(2), 8(2), 9(2), 10(2), 11(2), 13(2), 15(2), 16(2), 17(2), 18(2), 20(2), 21(2), 22(2), 23(2), 25(2), (3), 26(2), 27(2), 28(2), 29(2), 30(2), 31(2), 32(2), 34(2), 35(2), 36(2), 37(2), (4), 38(2), 39(2), 40(2), 41(2), 42(2), 43(2), (4), 44(2), (4), 45(2), 46(2), 47(2), (3), 48(2), 49(2), 50(2), 51(2), 52(2), 53(3), 55(2), 57(2), 58(2), 59(2), 60(2), 62(2), 63(2), 64(2), 65(2), 68(2), 69(2), 70(2), 71(2), 72(2), 73(2), 74(2), 75(2), 76(2), 77(2), 78(2), 79(2), (5), 82(2), 83(2), 84(2), 85(2), 86(2), 89(2), 91(2), 97(2), 98(2), 99(2), 103(2), 106 and 107 |
|
|
Family Court of Australia (Additional Jurisdiction and Exercise of Powers) Act 1988 |
8, 1988 |
5 Apr 1988 |
S. 12(a) and (d): 1 Jan 1990 |
-- |
|
as amended by |
|
|
|
|
|
120, 1988 |
14 Dec 1988 |
-- |
||
|
38, 1988 |
3 June 1988 |
S. 3: Royal Assent (k) |
||
|
Statutory Instruments (Tabling and Disallowance) Legislation Amendment Act 1988 |
99, 1988 |
2 Dec 1988 |
2 Dec 1988 |
-- |
|
129, 1989 |
7 Nov 1989 |
Part I (ss. 1, 2), ss. 3, 26, 29-33, 35, 38 and
40: Royal Assent |
S. 28 |
|
|
115, 1990 |
21 Dec 1990 |
Ss. 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 16, 17, 20-23, 28, 30, 32, 33, 38
and 39: 4 Feb 1991 (see Gazette 1991, No. GN3, p. 278) |
||
|
9, 1992 |
17 Jan 1992 |
Part 2 (ss. 3-50): 1 July 1992 (see Gaze tte 1992, No. S176) |
||
|
81, 1992 |
30 June 1992 |
Schedule 2 (Part 6): 1 July 1992 (l) |
-- |
|
|
143, 1992 |
7 Dec 1992 |
S. 3: (m) |
-- |
|
|
210, 1992 |
24 Dec 1992 |
Part 1 (ss. 1-3):
Royal Assent |
-- |
|
|
11, 1993 |
31 May 1993 |
31 May 1993 |
-- |
|
|
32, 1993 |
16 June 1993 |
Ss. 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 and Part 5 (ss. 29, 30): 1 June 1993 |
||
|
Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Consequential Amendments Act 1993 |
82, 1993 |
30 Nov 1993 |
Ss. 1, 2, 14, 16(2), 41, 42, 45, 46, 48(1) and 52-64: 1 Dec 1993 |
|
|
84, 1994 |
23 June 1994 |
|||
|
as amended by |
|
|
|
|
|
Primary Industries and Energy Legislation Amendment Act 1994 |
94, 1994 |
29 June 1994 |
S. 11: (o) |
|
|
Student Assistance (Youth Training Allowance-- Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 1994 |
184, 1994 |
23 Dec 1994 |
1 Jan 1995 (p) |
-- |
|
170, 1995 |
16 Dec 1995 |
Schedule 2 (items 54-57, 64): Royal Assent (q) |
Sch. 2 (items 56, 64) |
|
|
44, 1996 |
25 Oct 1996 |
Schedule 1: 16 Dec 1996 (see Gazette 1996, No. GN49) |
Sch. 1 (items |
|
|
as amended by |
|
|
|
|
|
11, 1997 |
13 Mar 1997 |
Schedule 2: (s) |
-- |
|
|
Law and Justice Legislation Amendment Act 1999 |
125, 1999 |
13 Oct 1999 |
Schedule 4: 16 Dec 1996 (sa) |
-- |
|
11, 1997 |
13 Mar 1997 |
Schedules 1 and 3: 14 Apr 1997 (see Gazette 1997, No. S136) (t) |
Sch. 3 [see Table A] |
|
|
Retirement Savings Accounts (Consequential Amendments) Act 1997 |
62, 1997 |
28 May 1997 |
2 June 1997 (see s. 2 and Gazette 1997, No. S202) |
-- |
|
152, 1997 |
24 Oct 1997 |
Schedule 2 (items 584-596): 1 Jan 1998 (see Gazette 1997, GN49) (u) |
-- |
|
|
Farm Household Support Amendment (Restart and Exceptional Circumstances) Act 1997 |
179, 1997 |
25 Nov 1997 |
25 Nov 1997 |
-- |
|
Social Security Legislation Amendment (Youth Allowance Consequential and Related Measures) Act 1998 |
45, 1998 |
17 June 1998 |
Schedule 13 (item 4): 1 July 1998 (v) |
-- |
|
48, 1998 |
29 June 1998 |
Schedule 1 (Items 10-23): 1 July 1998 (see Gazette 1998, No. S316) (w) |
S. 4(2) [see Table A] |
|
|
Social Security and Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Budget and Other Measures) Act 1998 |
93, 1998 |
15 July 1998 |
Schedule 7 (item 1): 1 Apr 1998 (x) |
-- |
|
38, 1999 |
31 May 1999 |
Schedule 1: Royal Assent (y) |
-- |
|
|
Financial Sector Reform (Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act (No. 1) 1999 |
44, 1999 |
17 June 1999 |
Schedule 7 (items 1-4): 1 July 1999 ( see Gazette 1999, No. S283) (z) |
Sch. 8 (items 1-9, 22) [see Table A] |
|
as amended by |
|
|
|
|
|
160, 2000 |
21 Dec 2000 |
Schedule 1 (item 21):
Royal Assent |
-- |
|
|
A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Consequential and Related Measures) Act (No. 2) 1999 |
83, 1999 |
8 July 1999 |
Schedule 11 (item 3): (za) |
-- |
|
Public Employment (Consequential and Transitional) Amendment Act 1999 |
146, 1999 |
11 Nov 1999 |
Schedule 1 (item 280): 5 Dec 1999 (see Gazette 1999, No. S584) (zb) |
-- |
|
179, 1999 |
22 Dec 1999 |
Schedule 11 (item 3): 1 July 2000 (zc) |
-- |
|
|
194, 1999 |
23 Dec 1999 |
Schedule 7: 23 Dec 1999 (zd) |
-- |
|
|
22, 2000 |
3 Apr 2000 |
3 Apr 2000 |
-- |
|
|
Criminal Code Amendment (Theft, Fraud, Bribery and Related Offences) Act 2000 |
137, 2000 |
24 Nov 2000 |
Ss. 1-3 and Schedule 1 (items 1, 4, 6, 7, 9-11,
32): Royal Assent |
Sch. 2 (items 418, 419) [see Table A] |
|
143, 2000 |
29 Nov 2000 |
Schedule 3 (item 1E): 27 Dec 2000 (ze) |
-- |
|
|
144, 2000 |
7 Dec 2000 |
Ss. 1 and 2: Royal Assent |
Sch. 3 (items 7(1), 8) [see Table A] |
|
|
Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (Application of Criminal Code) Act 2001 |
24, 2001 |
6 Apr 2001 |
S. 4(1), (2) and Schedule 5: (zf) |
S. 4(1) and (2) [see Table A] |
|
Corporations (Repeals, Consequentials and Transitionals) Act 2001 |
55, 2001 |
28 June 2001 |
Ss. 4-14 and Schedule 3 (items 80-87): 15 July 2001 (see Gazette 2001, No. S285) (zg) |
Ss. 4-14 [see Note 1] |
|
61, 2001 |
28 June 2001 |
28 Dec 2002 |
S. 5 (as am. by 86, 2002, Sch. 5 [item 10]) [see Table A] |
|
|
as amended by |
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds of Crime (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2002 |
86, 2002 |
11 Oct 2002 |
(see 86, 2002 below) |
-- |
|
86, 2001 |
18 July 2001 |
Schedule 2 (items 1, 2): Royal Assent (zh) |
-- |
|
|
Financial Services Reform (Consequential Provisions) Act 2001 |
123, 2001 |
27 Sept 2001 |
Schedule 1 (item 216): 11 Mar 2002 (see Gazette 2001, No. GN42) (zi) |
-- |
|
51, 2002 |
29 June 2002 |
Schedule 6 (items 1, 2): (zj) |
Sch. 6 (item 2) [see Table A] |
|
|
Proceeds of Crime (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2002 |
86, 2002 |
11 Oct 2002 |
Ss. 1-3: Royal Assent |
Sch. 4 (items 12, 16) [see Table A] |
|
131, 2002 |
18 Dec 2002 |
Schedule 1: 5 May 2003 (see Gazette
2003, No. S138) |
Sch. 1 (item 198 (as am. by 80, 2004, Sch. 7
[items 1, 2]) Sch. 1 (items |
|
|
as amended by |
|
|
|
|
|
80, 2004 |
23 June 2004 |
Schedule 7 (items 1, 2): (zk) |
Sch. 7 (item 3) [see Table A] |
|
|
Higher Education Support (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2003 |
150, 2003 |
19 Dec 2003 |
Schedule 2 (items 96, 97): (zl) |
-- |
|
62, 2004 |
26 May 2004 |
Schedule 1 (items 11, 12): 27 May 2004 |
-- |
|
|
80, 2004 |
23 June 2004 |
Schedule 1 (items 1-187, 212-215) and
Schedules |
Sch. 1 (items |
|
|
as amended by |
|
|
|
|
|
100, 2005 |
6 July 2005 |
Schedule 2 (item 9): (zm) |
-- |
|
|
8, 2005 |
22 Feb 2005 |
S. 4 and Schedule 1 (items 97-108, 496): Royal Assent |
S. 4 and Sch. 1 (item 496) [see Table A] |
|
|
20, 2005 |
18 Mar 2005 |
Schedule 1: 18 Sept 2005 |
Sch. 2 (item 5), Sch. 3 (item 2) and Sch. 4 (item 3) [see Table A] |
|
|
98, 2005 |
6 July 2005 |
Schedule 1 (item 138): 18 Sept 2005 |
-- |
|
|
Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment (Anti‑avoidance) Act 2006 |
33, 2006 |
3 May 2006 |
Schedule 1: 31 May 2006 |
Sch. 1 (item 30) [see Table A] |
|
Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment (Fees and Charges) Act 2006 |
34, 2006 |
3 May 2006 |
Schedule 1 (items 1-19), Schedules 2 and
3: 1 July 2006 |
Sch. 1 (items 3, 5, 9, 13, 15, 18), Sch. 3 (item 4) and Sch. 4 (item 8) [see Table A] |
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Tax Laws Amendment (Repeal of Inoperative Provisions) Act 2006 |
101, 2006 |
14 Sept 2006 |
Schedule 2 (items 25, 26) and Schedule 6 (items 1, 6-11): Royal Assent |
Sch. 6 (items 1, 6-11) [see Table A] |
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8, 2007 |
15 Mar 2007 |
Schedule 4 (items 2-4): Royal Assent |
-- |
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Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Simplification) Act 2007 |
15, 2007 |
15 Mar 2007 |
Schedule 3 (items 1-3): 1 July 2007 |
Sch. 3 (item 3) [see Table A] |
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44, 2007 |
10 Apr 2007 |
Schedule 1: 11 Apr 2007 |
Sch. 1 (items 21-23) and Sch. 2 (item 80) [see Table A] |
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Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment (Superannuation Contributions) Act 2007 |
57, 2007 |
15 Apr 2007 |
Schedule 1 (items 1-14): 28 July 2006 |
Sch. 2 (item 4) [see Table A] |
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73, 2008 |
3 July 2008 |
Schedule 3 (item 26): Royal Assent |
-- |
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Family Law Amendment (De Facto Financial Matters and Other Measures) Act 2008 |
115, 2008 |
21 Nov 2008 |
Schedule 2 (items 4-18): 1 Mar 2009 |
-- |
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Same‑Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws--General Law Reform) Act 2008 |
144, 2008 |
9 Dec 2008 |
Schedule 2 (items 11-23, 25, 27, |
-- |
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Fair Work (State Referral and Consequential and Other Amendments) Act 2009 |
54, 2009 |
25 June 2009 |
Schedule 5 (items 17-19): (zq) |
-- |
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Federal Court of Australia Amendment (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 2009 |
106, 2009 |
6 Nov 2009 |
Schedule 1 (items 7-9): [see Note 2] |
-- |
(a) The Judges' Remuneration Act 1969 was repealed by section 7 of the Statute Law Revision Act 1973, subsection 7(2) of that Act provides as follows:
(2) The repeal of an Act by this section does not affect the operation of:
(a) any amendment of another Act made by the repealed Act; or
(b) any provision for the citation of that other Act as amended by the repealed Act.
(b) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by section 3 only of the Administrative Changes (Consequential Provisions) Act 1976, subsection 2(7) of which provides as follows:
(7) The amendments of each other Act specified in the Schedule made by this Act shall be deemed to have come into operation on 22 December 1975.
(c) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by Part V (sections 122-147) only of the Commonwealth Functions (Statutes Review) Act 1981, subsection 2(10) of which provides as follows:
(10) The remaining provisions of this Act shall come into operation on such respective dates as are fixed by Proclamation.
(d) The Commonwealth Functions (Statutes Review) Act 1981 was amended by Part X (sections 36 and 37) only of the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 1981, subsection 2(6) of which provides as follows:
(6) Part X shall come into operation, or shall be deemed to have come into operation, as the case requires, on the date of commencement of subsection 125(1) of the Commonwealth Functions (Statutes Review) Act 1981.
(e) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by Part VIII (sections 28-30) only of the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 1981, subsection 2(4) of which provides as follows:
(4) Part VIII, Part XV, Division 2 of Part XVIII and Division 3 of Part XVIII shall come into operation on such respective dates as are fixed by Proclamation.
(f) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by section 3 only of the Australian Government Solicitor (Consequential Amendments) Act 1984, subsection 2(1) of which provides as follows:
(1) Subject to subsection (2), this Act shall come into operation, or shall be deemed to have come into operation, as the case requires, on the day on which section 7 of the Judiciary Amendment Act (No. 2) 1984 comes into operation.
(g) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by section 151(1) only of the Public Service Reform Act 1984, subsection 2(4) of which provides as follows
(4) The remaining provisions of this Act shall come into operation on such day as is, or on such respective days as are, fixed by proclamation.
Section 151(6) of the Public Service Reform Act 1984 provided for the amendment of section 16 of the Bankruptcy Act 1966. The last‑mentioned section was repealed by the Prime Minister and Cabinet Legislation Amendment Act 1991 before a date was fixed for the commencement of section 16.
(h) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by section 3 only of the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (No. 2) 1985, subsections 2(1) and (2) of which provide as follows:
(1) Subject to this section, this Act shall come into operation on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
(2) Section 7 of this Act and the amendment of section 41 of the Bankruptcy Act 1966 made by this Act shall come into operation on a day to be fixed by Proclamation.
The date fixed in pursuance of subsection 2(2) was 9 June 1986 (see Gazette 1986, No. S264).
(i) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by section 3 only of the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (No. 2) 1986, subsections 2(1) and (2) of which provide as follows:
(1) Subject to this section, this Act shall come into operation on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
(2) The amendment of the Bankruptcy Act 1966 made by this Act inserting proposed section 31A shall come into operation on a day to be fixed by Proclamation.
(j) The Family Court of Australia (Additional Jurisdiction and Exercise of Powers) Act 1988 was amended by Part XI (sections 34 and 35) only of the Law and Justice Legislation Act 1988, subsection 2(6) of which provides as follows:
(6) Part XI shall be taken to have commenced on 5 April 1988.
(k) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by section 3 only of the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1988, subsection 2(1) of which provides as follows:
(1) Subject to this section, this Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
(l) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by Schedule 2 (Part 6) only of the Social Security Legislation Amendment Act 1992, paragraph 2(14)(c) of which provides as follows:
(14) The following provisions commence on 1 July 1992:
(c) Part 8 of Schedule 1 and Part 6 of Schedule 2.
(m) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by section 3 only of the Law and Justice Legislation Amendment Act (No. 4) 1992, subsections 2(1) and (2) of which provide as follows:
(1) Subject to this section, this Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
(2) The amendment of section 19 of the Bankruptcy Act 1966 made by this Act commences on the 28th day after the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.
(n) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by sections 89 and 90 only of the Law and Justice Legislation Amendment Act 1994, subsection 2(5) of which provides as follows:
(1) Subject to this section, this Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
(o) The Law and Justice Legislation Amendment Act 1994 was amended by section 11 only of the Primary Industries and Energy Legislation Amendment Act 1994 provides as follows:
(5) The amendments of the Law and Justice Legislation Amendment Act 1994 made by the Schedule commence, or are taken to have commenced, immediately after the commencement of section 91 of that Act.
Section 91 commenced on 23 June 1994.
(p) Section 2 of the Student Assistance (Youth Training Allowance--Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 1994 provides as follows:
2. This Act commences on 1 January 1995 immediately after the commencement of the Student Assistance (Youth Training Allowance) Amendment Act 1994.
(q) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by Schedule 2 (items 54, 55 and 57) only of the Taxation Laws Amendment Act (No. 3) 1995, subsection 2(1) of which provides as follows:
(1) Subject to subsection (2), this Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
(r) Subsection 2(4) of the Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment Act 1996 provides as follows:
(4) Schedule 2 commences immediately after the commencement of Schedule 1.
Schedule 1 commenced on 16 December 1996 (see Gazette 1996, No. GN49).
(s) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by Schedule 2 only of the Bankruptcy Amendment Act 1997, subsection 2(4) of which provides as follows:
(4) Schedule 2 commences, or is taken to have commenced, immediately after the Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment Act 1996 receives or received the Royal Assent.
The Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment Act 1996 received the Royal Assent on 25 October 1996.
(sa) The Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment Act 1996 was amended by Schedule 4 only of the Law and Justice Legislation Amendment Act 1999, subsection 2(4) of which provides as follows:
(4) Schedule 4 is taken to have commenced on 16 December 1996, immediately after the commencement of Schedule 1 to the Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment Act 1996.
(t) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by Schedules 1 and 3 only of the Bankruptcy Amendment Act 1997, subsection 2(2) of which provides as follows:
(2) Subject to subsection (3), Schedules 1 and 3 commence on the commencement of the Bankruptcy (Estate Charges) Act 1997.
(u) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by Schedule 2 (items 584-596) only of the Audit (Transitional and Miscellaneous) Amendment Act 1997, subsection 2(2) of which provides as follows:
(2) Schedules 1, 2 and 4 commence on the same day as the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997.
(v) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by Schedule 13 (item 4) only of the Social Security Legislation Amendment (Youth Allowance Consequential and Related Measures) Act 1998, subsection 2(1) of which provides as follows:
(1) Subject to subsections (2) to (10), this Act commences on 1 July 1998.
(w) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by Schedule 1 (Items 10-23) only of the Financial Sector Reform (Consequential Amendments) Act 1998, subsection 2(2) of which provides as follows:
(2) Subject to subsections (3) to (14), Schedules 1, 2 and 3 commence on the commencement of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Act 1998.
(x) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by Schedule 7 (item 1) only of the Social Security and Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Budget and Other Measures) Act 1998, subsection 2(9) of which provides as follows:
(9) Schedule 7 commences, or is taken to have commenced, on 1 April 1998.
(y) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by Schedule 1 only of the Superannuation Legislation Amendment Act 1999, subsection 2(1) of which provides as follows:
(1) Subject to this section, this Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
(z) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by Schedule 7 (items 1-4) only of the Financial Sector Reform (Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act (No. 1) 1999, subsections 3(1), (2)(e) and (16) of which provide as follows:
(1) Subject to this section, this Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
(2) The following provisions commence on the transfer date:
(e) subject to subsection (12), Schedule 7, other than items 43, 44, 118, 205 and 207 (the commencement of those items is covered by subsections (10), (11) and (13)).
(16) The Governor‑General may, by Proclamation published in the Gazette, specify the date that is to be the transfer date for the purposes of this Act.
(za) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by Schedule 11 (item 3) only of the A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Consequential and Related Measures) Act (No. 2) 1999, subsection 2(2) of which provides as follows:
(2) Schedule 1 (Parts 1 to 5), Schedules 3 to 6, Schedule 7 (other than item 14), Schedules 8 and 9, Schedule 10 (other than item 63) and Schedule 11 (items 3 and 4 only) commence, or are taken to have commenced, on the commencement of Schedule 1 to the A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Consequential and Related Measures) Act (No. 1) 1999.
Schedule 1 to the A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Consequential and Related Measures) Act (No. 1) 1999 commenced immediately after 1 July 2000.
(zb) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by Schedule 1 (item 280) only of the Public Employment (Consequential and Transitional) Amendment Act 1999, subsections 2(1) and (2) of which provide as follows:
(1) In this Act, commencing time means the time when the Public Service Act 1999 commences.
(2) Subject to this section, this Act commences at the commencing time.
(zc) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by Schedule 11 (item 3) only of the A New Tax System (Tax Administration) Act 1999, subsection 2(9)(b) of which provides as follows:
(9) The following provisions commence on 1 July 2000:
(b) Schedule 11 (other than item 44).
(zd) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by Schedule 7 only of the Federal Magistrates (Consequential Amendments) Act 1999, subsection 2(1) of which provides as follows:
(1) Subject to this section, this Act commences on the commencement of the Federal Magistrates Act 1999.
(ze) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by Schedule 3 (item 1E) only of the Family Law Amendment Act 2000, subsection 2(1) of which provides as follows:
(1) Subject to subsections (1A) and (2), this Act commences 28 days after the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
(zf) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by Schedule 5 only of the Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (Application of Criminal Code) Act 2001, subsection 2(1)(a) of which provides as follows:
(1) Subject to this section, this Act commences at the later of the following times:
(a) immediately after the commencement of item 15 of Schedule 1 to the Criminal Code Amendment (Theft, Fraud, Bribery and Related Offences) Act 2000;
Item 15 commenced on 24 May 2001.
(zg) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by Schedule 3 (items 80-87) only of the Corporations (Repeals, Consequentials and Transitionals) Act 2001, subsection 2(3) of which provides as follows:
(3) Subject to subsections (4) to (10), Schedule 3 commences, or is taken to have commenced, at the same time as the Corporations Act 2001.
(zh) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by Schedule 2 (items 1 and 2) only of the Higher Education Funding Amendment Act 2001, subsection 2(1) of which provides as follows:
(1) Subject to this section, this Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
(zi) The Bankruptcy Act 1966 was amended by Schedule 1 (item 216) only of the Financial Services Reform (Consequential Provisions) Act 2001, subsections 2(1) and (6) of which provide as follows:
(1) In this section :
FSR commencement means the commencement of item 1 of Schedule 1 to the Financial Services Reform Act 2001.
(6) Subject to subsections (7) to (17), the other items of Schedule 1 commence on the FSR commencement.
(zj) Subsection 2(1) (item 10) of the Taxation Laws Amendment (Superannuation) Act (No. 2) 2002 provides as follows:
(1) Each provision of this Act specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, on the day or at the time specified in column 2 of the table.
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10. Schedule 6, items 1 and 2 |
The later of: (a) the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent; and (b) immediately after the commencement of item 77 of Schedule 1 to the Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment Act 2002 |
5 May
2003 |
(zk) Subsection 2(1) (item 5) of the Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment Act 2004 provides as follows:
(1) Each provision of this Act specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.
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Date/Details |
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5. Schedule 7, items 1 and 2 |
Immediately after the commencement of Schedule 1 to the Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment Act 2002. |
5 May 2003 |
(zl) Subsection 2(1) (item 8) of the Higher Education Support (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2003 provides as follows:
(1) Each provision of this Act specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.
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8. Schedule 2, items 95 to 103 |
The later of: (a) 1 January 2004 ; and (b) immediately after the commencement of sections 1‑10 to 238‑15 of the Higher Education Support Act 2003. |
1 January
2004
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(zm) Subsection 2(1) (item 30) of the Statute Law Revision Act 2005 provides as follows:
(1) Each provision of this Act specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.
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30. Schedule 2, item 9 |
Immediately after the time specified in the Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment Act 2004 for the commencement of item 167 of Schedule 1 to that Act. |
1 December 2004 |
(zn) Subsection 2(1) (item 3) of the Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment (Fees and Charges) Act 2006 provides as follows:
(1) Each provision of this Act specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.
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3. Schedule 1, Part 2 |
The later of: (a) immediately after the commencement of the provision(s) covered by table item 2; and (b) immediately after the commencement of Schedule 1 to the Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment (Anti‑avoidance) Act 2006. However, the provision(s) do not commence at all if the event mentioned in paragraph (b) does not occur. |
1 July
2006
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(zo) Subsection 2(1) (items 7-9) of the Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment (Superannuation Contributions) Act 2007 provides as follows:
(1) Each provision of this Act specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.
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7. Schedule 2, item 8 |
Immediately after the commencement of item 12 of Schedule 1 to the Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment (Anti‑avoidance) Act 2006. |
31 May 2006 |
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8. Schedule 2, item 9 |
Immediately after the commencement of item 208 of Schedule 1 to the Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment Act 1996. |
16 December 1996 |
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9. Schedule 2, item 10 |
Immediately after the commencement of section 10 of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Consequential Amendments Act 1993. |
1 July 1994 |
(zp) Subsection 2(1) (items 6, 8 and 10) of the Same‑Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws--General Law Reform) Act 2008 provides as follows:
(1) Each provision of this Act specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.
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6. Schedule 2, item 24 |
The later of: (a) the start of the day after this Act receives the Royal Assent; and (b) immediately after the commencement of item 13 of Schedule 2 to the Family Law Amendment (De Facto Financial Matters and Other Measures) Act 2008. However, the provision(s) do not commence at all if the event mentioned in paragraph (b) does not occur. |
1 March 2009 (paragraph (b) applies) |
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8. Schedule 2, item 26 |
The later of: (a) the start of the day after this Act receives the Royal Assent; and (b) immediately after the commencement of item 15 of Schedule 2 to the Family Law Amendment (De Facto Financial Matters and Other Measures) Act 2008. However, the provision(s) do not commence at all if the event mentioned in paragraph (b) does not occur. |
1 March 2009 (paragraph (b) applies) |
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10. Schedule 2, item 28 |
The later of: (a) the start of the day after this Act receives the Royal Assent; and (b) immediately after the commencement of item 17 of Schedule 2 to the Family Law Amendment (De Facto Financial Matters and Other Measures) Act 2008. However, the provision(s) do not commence at all if the event mentioned in paragraph (b) does not occur. |
1 March 2009 (paragraph (b) applies) |
(zq) Subsection 2(1) (item 11) of the Fair Work (State Referral and Consequential and Other Amendments) Act 2009 provides as follows:
(1) Each provision of this Act specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.
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Date/Details |
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11. Schedule 5, items 1 to 30 |
Immediately after the commencement of Part 2‑4 of the Fair Work Act 2009. |
1 July 2009 (see F2009L02563) |
Table of Amendments
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S. 3 ..................................... |
am. No. 122, 1970 |
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rep. No. 216, 1973 |
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S. 4 ..................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980 |
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Part IA |
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Heading to Part IA .............. |
ad. No. 119, 1987 |
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S. 5 ..................................... |
am. No. 121, 1968; No. 122, 1970; No. 155, 1979; Nos. 12 and 70, 1980; No. 21, 1985; Nos. 73 and 119, 1987; No. 8, 1988; No. 129, 1989; No. 115, 1990; Nos. 9 and 210, 1992; No. 82, 1993; No. 44, 1996; No. 62, 1997; No. 48, 1998; No. 194, 1999; No. 143, 2000; Nos. 55 and 123, 2001; Nos. 86 and 131, 2002; No. 80, 2004; No. 20, 2005; Nos. 33 and 34, 2006; Nos. 8, 44 and 57, 2007; Nos. 115 and 144, 2008 |
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S. 5AA ............................... |
ad. No. 44, 1996 |
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am. No. 80, 2004 |
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S. 5A .................................. |
ad. No. 119, 1987 |
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ad. No. 119, 1987 |
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am. No. 44, 1996 |
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ad. No. 119, 1987 |
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S. 5G .................................. |
ad. No. 119, 1987 |
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am. No. 210, 1992; No. 55, 2001; No. 8, 2007 |
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ad. No. 119, 1987 |
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am. No. 80, 2004 |
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ad. No. 119, 1987 |
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Heading to s. 6A ................ |
rs. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 6A .................................. |
ad. No. 119, 1987 |
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rs. No. 9, 1992 |
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am. No. 44, 1996; No. 80, 2004; No. 34, 2006 |
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Heading to s. 6B ................. |
am. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 6B .................................. |
ad. No. 9, 1992 |
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am. No. 44, 1996; No. 34, 2006 |
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ad. No. 86, 2002 |
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Part IB |
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Heading to Part IB ............... |
ad. No. 119, 1987 |
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S. 7 ..................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980; No. 119, 1987; No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 7A .................................. |
ad. No. 24, 2001 |
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S. 8 ..................................... |
rs. No. 12, 1980 |
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S. 9 ..................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980 |
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Division 1 |
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Heading to Div. 1 of Part II .. |
ad. No. 12, 1980 |
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S. 10 ................................... |
am. No. 91, 1976 |
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rs. No. 119, 1987 |
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am. No. 115, 1990 |
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S. 11 .................................. . |
am. No. 44, 1996; No. 131, 2002 |
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S. 12 ................................... |
am. No. 91, 1976; No. 12, 1980; No. 21, 1985; No. 168, 1986; Nos. 73 and 119, 1987; No. 9, 1992; No. 44, 1996; No. 131, 2002; No. 80, 2004; No. 44, 2007 |
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S. 13 ................................... |
rs. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 14 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980; No. 21, 1985; No. 115, 1990 |
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rep. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 14A ................................ |
ad. No. 12, 1980 |
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rep. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 15 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980; No. 44, 1996; No. 131, 2002 |
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Heading to s. 16 ................. |
rs. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 16 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980; No. 21, 1985; No. 44, 1996; No. 131, 2002 |
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S. 17 ................................... |
am. No. 91, 1976; No. 12, 1980 |
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rs. No. 12, 1980 |
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am. No. 21, 1985; No. 44, 1996; No. 131, 2002 |
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S. 17A ................................ |
ad. No. 12, 1980 |
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am. No. 21, 1985 |
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rep. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 17AA ............................. |
ad. No. 193, 1985 |
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rep. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 17B ................................ |
ad. No. 12, 1980 |
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S. 18 ................................... |
am. No. 91, 1976; No. 12, 1980 |
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rs. No. 12, 1980 |
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am. No. 21, 1985; No. 168, 1986; No. 44, 1996; No. 80, 2004 |
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ad. No. 152, 1997 |
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S. 18A ................................ |
ad. No. 12, 1980 |
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am. No. 44, 1996; No. 80, 2004 |
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S. 19 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980; No. 74, 1981; No. 21, 1985; No. 119, 1987; No. 115, 1990; Nos. 9 and 143, 1992; No. 44, 1996; No. 131, 2002 |
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S. 19AA ............................. |
ad. No. 119, 1987 |
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rs. No. 44, 1996 |
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am. No. 131, 2002 |
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Heading to s. 19A .............. |
am. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 19A ................................ |
ad. No. 12, 1980 |
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am. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 19B ................................ |
ad. No. 12, 1980 |
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rep. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 20 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980 |
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rs. No. 168, 1986 |
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rep. No. 44, 1996 |
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Division 2 |
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Div. 2 of Part II .................... |
ad. No. 12, 1980 |
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S. 20A ................................ |
ad. No. 12, 1980 |
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am. No. 168, 1986; No. 152, 1997; No. 8, 2005 |
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S. 20B ................................ |
ad. No. 12, 1980 |
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am. No. 21, 1985; No. 168, 1986; No. 115, 1990; No. 44, 1996; No. 48, 1998; No. 44, 2007 |
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S. 20C ................................ |
ad. No. 12, 1980 |
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am. No. 63, 1984 |
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rep. No. 168, 1986 |
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S. 20D ................................ |
ad. No. 12, 1980 |
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am. No. 168, 1986; No. 119, 1987; No. 44, 1996; No. 11, 1997; No. 48, 1998 |
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S. 20E ................................. |
ad. No. 12, 1980 |
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am. No. 168, 1986; No. 44, 1996; No. 48, 1998 |
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S. 20F ................................. |
ad. No. 12, 1980 |
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am. No. 168, 1986 |
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S. 20G ................................ |
ad. No. 12, 1980 |
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rs. No. 152, 1997; No. 8, 2005 |
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Heading to s. 20H................ |
am. No. 152, 1997 |
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rs. No. 8, 2005 |
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S. 20H ................................ |
ad. No. 12, 1980 |
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am. No. 21, 1985; No. 168, 1986; No. 152, 1997 |
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rs. No. 8, 2005 |
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am. No. 57, 2007 |
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S. 20J ................................. |
ad. No. 12, 1980 |
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am. No. 168, 1986; No. 44, 1996 (as am. by No. 125, 1999); No. 80, 2004 |
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Part III |
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Div. 1 of Part III ................... |
rep. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 21 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980 |
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rep. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 22 ................................... |
rep. No. 44, 1996 |
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Ss. 23, 24 ........................... |
am. No. 12, 1980 |
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rep. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 25 ................................... |
am. No. 40, 1969 |
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rs. No. 111, 1977 |
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rep. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 26 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980 |
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rep. No. 44, 1996 |
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Division 2 |
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S. 27 ................................... |
am. No. 161, 1976; No. 12, 1980; No. 176, 1981; No. 44, 1996; No. 194, 1999; No. 20, 2005 |
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S. 28 ................................... |
am. No. 161, 1976; No. 12, 1980 |
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rep. No. 44, 1996 |
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Heading to s. 29 ................. |
rs. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 29 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980; No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 30 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980; No. 119, 1987; No. 44, 1996; No. 194, 1999 |
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S. 31 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980; No. 119, 1987; No. 143, 1992; No. 44, 1996; No. 80, 2004 |
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S. 31A ................................ |
ad. No. 168, 1986 |
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am. No. 115, 1990; No. 9, 1992 |
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rep. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 33 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980; No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 33A ................................ |
ad. No. 131, 2002 |
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S. 34 ................................... |
am. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 34A ................................ |
ad. No. 119, 1987 |
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S. 35 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980 |
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rs. No. 12, 1980 |
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rep. No. 44, 1996 |
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ad. No. 20, 2005 |
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am. No. 115, 2008 |
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S. 35A ................................ |
ad. No. 8, 1988 |
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am. No. 44, 1996; No. 194, 1999 |
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S. 35B ................................ |
ad. No. 98, 2005 |
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am. No. 115, 2008 |
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S. 36 ................................... |
am. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 37 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980 |
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rs. No. 9, 1992 |
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S. 38 ................................... |
rs. No. 161, 1976 |
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am. No. 38, 1988 |
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rep. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 39 ................................... |
rep. No. 161, 1976 |
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Part IV |
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Division 1 |
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S. 40 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980; No. 21, 1985; No. 119, 1987; No. 44, 1996; Nos. 86 and 131, 2002; No. 80, 2004; No. 20, 2005; No. 115, 2008 |
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S. 41 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980; No. 193, 1985; No. 44, 1996; No. 131, 2002; No. 80, 2004 |
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S. 42 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980; No. 10, 1984 |
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Division 2 |
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S. 43 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980; No. 143, 1992; No. 131, 2002 |
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S. 44 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980; No. 21, 1985; No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 45 ................................... |
am. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 46 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980 |
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S. 47 ................................... |
am. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 48 ................................... |
am. No. 121, 1968; No. 12, 1980 |
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rep. No. 12, 1980 |
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S. 50 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980; No. 74, 1981; No. 119, 1987; No. 44, 1996; No. 131, 2002 |
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S. 51 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980 |
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S. 52 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980; No. 74, 1981 (as am. by No. 176, 1981); No. 21, 1985; No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 53 ................................... |
am. No. 121, 1968; No. 12, 1980 |
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S. 54 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980; No. 74, 1981; No. 21, 1985; No. 119, 1987; No. 44, 1996; No. 24, 2001; No. 131, 2002; No. 34, 2006 |
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Division 2A |
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Div. 2A of Part IV ............... |
ad. No. 119, 1987 |
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S. 54A ................................ |
ad. No. 119, 1987 |
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am. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 54B ................................ |
ad. No. 119, 1987 |
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S. 54C ................................ |
ad. No. 119, 1987 |
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am. No. 44, 1996 |
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Heading to s. 54D ............... |
rs. No. 44, 1996 |
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ad. No. 119, 1987 |
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am. No. 44, 1996 |
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ad. No. 119, 1987 |
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Division 3 |
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S. 55 ................................... |
am. No. 122, 1970; No. 12, 1980; No. 74, 1981; No. 21, 1985; No. 119, 1987; No. 115, 1990; No. 143, 1992; No. 44, 1996; No. 131, 2002; No. 80, 2004; No. 34, 2006 |
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S. 56 ................................... |
am. No. 122, 1970; No. 12, 1980 |
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rs. No. 12, 1980 |
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am. No. 74, 1981; No. 21, 1985; No. 119, 1987; No. 115, 1990; No. 143, 1992 |
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rep. No. 44, 1996 |
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ad. No. 44, 1996 |
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am. No. 80, 2004 |
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ad. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 56E ................................. |
ad. No. 44, 1996 |
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am. No. 131, 2002 |
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S. 56F ................................. |
ad. No. 44, 1996 |
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am. No. 24, 2001; No. 131, 2002 |
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S. 56G ................................ |
ad. No. 44, 1996 |
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am. No. 131, 2002; No. 34, 2006 |
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S. 57 ................................... |
rs. No. 12, 1980 |
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am. No. 74, 1981; No. 21, 1985; No. 119, 1987; No. 115, 1990; No. 143, 1992; No. 44, 1996; No. 131, 2002; No. 80, 2004; No. 34, 2006 |
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S. 57A ................................ |
ad. No. 12, 1980 |
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am. No. 44, 1996 |
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Division 4 |
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Heading to s. 58.................. |
am. No. 86, 2002 |
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S. 58 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980; No. 74, 1981; No. 73, 1987; No. 44, 1996; No. 86, 2002 |
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Note to s. 58(1)................... |
ad. No. 86, 2002 |
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Renumbered Note 1........ |
No. 34, 2006 |
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Note 2 to s. 58(1)................ |
ad. No. 34, 2006 |
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ad. No. 86, 2002 |
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S. 59 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980 |
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rs. No. 12, 1980 |
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am. No. 119, 1987; No. 143, 1992; No. 44, 1996; No. 57, 2007 |
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Heading to s. 59A............... |
am. No. 115, 2008 |
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S. 59A ................................ |
ad. No. 20, 2005 |
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am. No. 115, 2008 |
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S. 60 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980; No. 73, 1987; No. 44, 1996; No. 86, 2002; No. 144, 2008 |
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Note to s. 60(4)................... |
ad. No. 144, 2008 |
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S. 61 ................................... |
am. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 63 ................................... |
am. No. 44, 1996 |
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Division 5 |
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Heading to Div. 5 of Part IV |
am. No. 119, 1987; No. 115, 1990 |
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rs. No. 9, 1992 |
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Subdivision A |
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Subdiv. A of Div. 5 of ......... |
ad. No. 9, 1992 |
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S. 63A ................................ |
ad. No. 9, 1992 |
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am. No. 44, 1996 |
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S. 63B ................................ |
ad. No. 9, 1992 |
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Subdivision B |
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Heading to Subdiv. B of ..... Div. 5 of Part IV |
ad. No. 9, 1992 |
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S. 64 ................................... |
rs. No. 12, 1980 |
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am. No. 74, 1981; No. 21, 1985 |
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rs. No. 119, 1987 |
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am. No. 9, 1992; No. 131, 2002 |
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ad. No. 9, 1992 |
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am. No. 80, 2004 |
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ad. No. 9, 1992 |
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S. 64D ................................ |
ad. No. 9, 1992 |
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am. No. 44, 1996 |
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ad. No. 9, 1992 |
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S. 64G ................................ |
ad. No. 9, 1992 |
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am. No. 44, 1996 |
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Subdivision C |
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ad. No. 9, 1992 |
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Subdivision D |
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ad. No. 9, 1992 |
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S. 64M ................................ |
ad. No. 9, 1992 |
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Note to s. 64M(1)................ |
ad. No. 131, 2002 |
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S. 64N ................................ |
ad. No. 9, 1992 |
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am. No. 131, 2002 |
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ad. No. 9, 1992 |
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S. 64U ................................ |
ad. No. 9, 1992 |
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am. No. 44, 1996; No. 131, 2002 |
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ad. No. 9, 1992 |
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Subdivision E |
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ad. No. 9, 1992 |
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S. 64Z ................................ |
ad. No. 9, 1992 |
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am. No. 44, 1996; No. 131, 2002 |
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S. 64ZA .............................. |
ad. No. 9, 1992 |
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am. No. 131, 2002 |
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S. 64ZB .............................. |
ad. No. 9, 1992 |
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am. No. 44, 1996; No. 131, 2002 |
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S. 64ZBA ........................... |
ad. No. 131, 2002 |
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ad. No. 9, 1992 |
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S. 65 ................................... |
am. No. 119, 1987 |
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rep. No. 9, 1992 |
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S. 66 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980; No. 119, 1987 |
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rep. No. 9, 1992 |
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S. 67 ................................... |
am. No. 119, 1987 |
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rep. No. 9, 1992 |
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S. 68 ................................... |
am. No. 12, 1980; No. 119, 1987 |
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rep. No. 9, 1992 |
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S. 69 ................................... |
am. No. 121, 1968 |