Section 185Z — Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth)

Remuneration of administrator

(1) The administrator of a debt agreement may be remunerated as provided in the agreement (see subsections 185C(3) and (3A)).

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the Official Trustee.

Note: For the remuneration payable to the Official Trustee, see section 163.

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.

Related sections

s 185X — No stamp duty payable on a debt agreement
s 185XA — Secured creditors
s 185Y — Money received by administrator to be held on trust
s 185ZA — Notification of death of administrator
s 185ZB — Official Trustee to replace an administrator who dies etc.
s 185ZC — Official Receiver may appoint a new administrator

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