Section 98 — Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth)

Amendment of proof of debt

(1) A creditor may, with the consent of the trustee, amend a proof of debt lodged by him or her.

(2) This section does not authorize the amendment of the proof of debt of a secured creditor by altering the estimated value of his or her security.

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 95 — Proof in respect of distinct contracts
s 96 — Proof in respect of proportionate part of periodical payment
s 97 — Production of bills of exchange and promissory notes
s 100 — Costs of proving debts etc.
s 101 — Inspection of proofs by creditors etc.
s 102 — Admission or rejection of proofs

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