Section 77CABankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth)

Power of Official Receiver to obtain statement of affairs

The Official Receiver may, by written notice given to a bankrupt, require the bankrupt to give the Official Receiver a statement of the bankrupt’s affairs within 14 days after receiving the notice.

Note 1: Section 6A sets out requirements for statements of affairs.

Note 2: A failure to comply with the notice is an offence: see section 267B.

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