Section 267B — Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth)

Failure of person to provide information

(1) A person must not refuse or fail to comply with a notice given to the person under subsection 6A(3), subsection 77C(1) or section 77CA or 139V.

Penalty: Imprisonment for 12 months.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (2) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).

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 265A — Offences relating to exercise of powers under section 77A or 130
s 266 — Disposing or charging of property by person who becomes, or has become, a bankrupt
s 267 — False declaration by debtor or bankrupt
s 267D — Failure of person to attend
s 267E — Arrest of person failing to attend before Official Receiver or authorised officer
s 267F — Refusal to be sworn or give evidence etc.

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