Section 990F — Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

Removal of auditors

The licensee:

(a) must remove an auditor of the licensee from office if the auditor becomes ineligible to act as auditor of the licensee; and

(b) may, with ASIC’s consent, remove an auditor of the licensee from office.

Note: Failure to comply with paragraph (a) is an offence (see subsection 1311(1)).

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 990C — When a person or firm is ineligible to act as auditor
s 990D — Ineligible person or firm must not consent to act or disqualify themselves etc.
s 990E — Duration of appointment of auditors
s 990G — Resignation of auditors—requirements for resignation
s 990H — Resignation of auditors—when resignation takes effect
s 990I — Auditor’s right of access to records, information etc.

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