Section 278 — Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth)

Interpretation

In this Part:

Estate Charges Act means the Bankruptcy (Estate Charges) Act 1997.

interest charge means charge imposed by Part 2 of the Estate Charges Act.

late payment penalty means penalty payable under subsection 281(1).

realisations charge means charge imposed by Part 3 of the Estate Charges Act.

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Related sections

s 277 — Punishment of contempt of court
s 277A — Keeping of books in respect of period of bankruptcy
s 277B — Infringement notices for offences
s 279 — Administration of, and powers and functions in relation to, the Charges Acts
s 280 — Deferred payment of interest charge or realisations charge
s 281 — Late payment penalty—interest charge and realisations charge

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