Section 601FR — Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

Former responsible entity to hand over books and provide reasonable assistance

If the responsible entity of a registered scheme changes, the former responsible entity must:

(a) as soon as practicable give the new responsible entity any books in the former responsible entity’s possession or control that this Act requires to be kept in relation to the scheme; and

(b) give other reasonable assistance to the new responsible entity to facilitate the change of responsible entity.

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 601FN — ASIC or scheme member may apply to Court for appointment of temporary responsible entity
s 601FP — Appointment of temporary responsible entity by Court
s 601FQ — Temporary responsible entity to take steps for appointment of new responsible entity
s 601FS — Rights, obligations and liabilities of former responsible entity
s 601FT — Effect of change of responsible entity on documents etc. to which former responsible entity is party
s 601GA — Contents of the constitution

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