Section 486 — Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

Inspection of books by creditors and contributories

The Court may make such order for inspection of the books of the company by creditors and contributories as the Court thinks just, and any books in the possession of the company may be inspected by creditors or contributories accordingly, but not further or otherwise.

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Related sections

s 483 — Delivery of property to liquidator
s 484 — Appointment of special manager
s 485 — Claims of creditors and distribution of property
s 486A — Court may make order to prevent officer or related entity from avoiding liability to company
s 486B — Warrant to arrest person who is absconding, or who has dealt with property or books, in order to avoid obligations in connection with winding up
s 487 — Power to arrest absconding contributory

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