Section 279 — Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth)

Administration of, and powers and functions in relation to, the Charges Acts

(1) The Inspector‑General has the general administration of the Estate Charges Act.

(2) A reference to “this Act” in section 12 or 77AA of this Act is taken to include a reference to the Estate Charges Act.

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Related sections

s 277A — Keeping of books in respect of period of bankruptcy
s 277B — Infringement notices for offences
s 278 — Interpretation
s 280 — Deferred payment of interest charge or realisations charge
s 281 — Late payment penalty—interest charge and realisations charge
s 282 — Extension of time for payment—interest charge and realisations charge

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