Section 114BBankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth)

The effect of applications for proceeds of crime orders

(1) If:

(a) an application is made under a proceeds of crime law for a restraining order or a forfeiture order; and

(b) if the order were made, it would cover property of a bankrupt (whether the application is made before, on or after the date of the bankruptcy);

proceeds of any of the property of the bankrupt that would be covered by the order must not be applied under Subdivision A before the application is finally determined.

(2) If:

(a) an application is made under a proceeds of crime law for a pecuniary penalty order; and

(b) the person against whom the order would be made is, or later becomes, a bankrupt;

proceeds of any of the property of the bankrupt must not be applied under Subdivision A before the application is finally determined.

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 26 May 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

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