Section 456H — Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

No liability for consent etc.

A person who is or has been the restructuring practitioner for a company under restructuring is not liable to an action or other proceeding for damages in respect of:

(a) a decision to terminate, or not to terminate, the restructuring of a company under section 453J; or

(b) a decision to give, or refuse to give, an approval or consent under this Division.

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 17 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 456E — Vacancy in office of restructuring practitioner for company
s 456F — Declarations by replacement restructuring practitioner—relevant relationships
s 456G — Rights, obligations and liabilities of a company and its officers in relation to the restructuring practitioner
s 456J — Right of indemnity
s 456K — Right of indemnity has priority over other debts
s 456L — Lien to secure indemnity

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