Section 80 — Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth)

(1) If during a bankruptcy a change occurs in the bankrupt’s name or in the address of the bankrupt’s principal place of residence, the bankrupt must immediately tell the trustee in writing of the change.

Penalty: Imprisonment for 6 months.

(1A) Subsection (1) is an offence of strict liability.

Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), a change in the name of a bankrupt shall be deemed to occur if the bankrupt in fact assumes the use of a different name or an additional name.

Related sections

• s 77E — Advance on account of allowances and expenses
• s 77F — Allowances and expenses to be paid out of bankrupt’s estate
• s 78 — Arrest of debtor or bankrupt
• s 81 — Discovery of bankrupt’s property etc.
• s 81A — Issue of notices
• s 81B — Extension of period of notice

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