Section 185QABankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth)

Terminating a debt agreement—designated 6‑month arrears default

(1) If:

(a) the administrator of a debt agreement notifies the Official Receiver that a designated 6‑month arrears default by the debtor has occurred; and

(b) the Official Receiver is satisfied that the designated 6‑month arrears default has occurred;

the Official Receiver must:

(c) declare in writing that the agreement is terminated; and

(d) record the declaration on the National Personal Insolvency Index.

(2) The debt agreement is terminated when the declaration is recorded on the National Personal Insolvency Index.

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