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Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment Bill 2009

Type
Government
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Before Senate
Portfolio
Attorney-General

Summary

Amends the Bankruptcy Act 1966 in relation to: remuneration of registered trustees administering bankrupt estates; civil penalties; Bankruptcy Districts; creditor’s petitions; the stay period that follows the filing of a declaration of intent to file a debtor’s petition; and the debt, income and assets test thresholds for debt agreements.

Progress of bill

For committee reference information, please see the Notes section at the end of this page.

House of Representatives
Introduced and read a first time 28/10/09  
Second reading moved 28/10/09  
Second reading debate 30/11/09  
Second reading agreed to 01/12/09  
Third reading agreed to 01/12/09  
     
Senate
Introduced and read a first time 02/12/09  
Second reading moved 02/12/09  
     

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Text of bill

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  • First reading

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Explanatory memoranda

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  • Explanatory memorandum

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  • Replacement explanatory memorandum

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Second reading speeches


Proposed amendments

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No proposed amendments have been circulated.

Schedules of amendments

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Bills Digest



Notes
  • Referred to Committee (29/10/2009): Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee; Report due 2/2/2010
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