Section 37 — Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth)

Power of Court to rescind orders etc.

(1) Subject to subsection (2), the Court may rescind, vary or discharge an order made by it under this Act or may suspend the operation of such an order.

(2) The Court does not have power to rescind or discharge, or to suspend the operation of:

(a) a sequestration order; or

(b) an order for the administration of the estate of a deceased person under Part XI.

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 35A — Transfer of proceedings to Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1)
s 35B — Family Court of Western Australia
s 36 — Enforcement of orders etc.
s 40 — Acts of bankruptcy
s 41 — Bankruptcy notices
s 42 — Payment etc. of debt to Commonwealth or State after service of bankruptcy notice

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