Section 101 — Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth)

Inspection of proofs by creditors etc.

(1) A creditor is entitled to examine at all reasonable times the proofs of debt of other creditors.

(2) The trustee shall, upon request in writing by a creditor who has a provable debt, supply the creditor with a statement in writing containing the names of the creditors who have lodged proofs of debt, the amount claimed by each such creditor and the amount admitted by the trustee in respect of each such creditor.

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Related sections

s 97 — Production of bills of exchange and promissory notes
s 98 — Amendment of proof of debt
s 100 — Costs of proving debts etc.
s 102 — Admission or rejection of proofs
s 103 — Debts to be rounded down to nearest dollar
s 104 — Appeal against decision of trustee in respect of proof

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