Section 208 — Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth)

Termination of control of debtor’s property by the Court

The Court may make an order releasing the debtor’s property from control under this Division if:

(a) an interested person applies to the Court for such an order; and

(b) the Court is satisfied that special circumstances justify it making the order.

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 205A — Duties of sheriff after receiving notice of execution of personal insolvency agreement etc.
s 206 — Court may adjourn hearing of petition where creditors have passed resolution for personal insolvency agreement
s 207 — Surrender of security etc. where secured creditor has voted
s 209 — Acts of controlling trustee to bind trustee of subsequent personal insolvency agreement or bankruptcy
s 210 — Other provisions about controlling trustee
s 211 — Other provisions about debtor

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