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Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Bill 2019

2019

The Parliament of the

Commonwealth of Australia

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Bill 2019

(1) Clause 2, page 2 (table item 1, column 1), omit âSections 1 to 3â, substitute âSections 1 to 4â.

[review of Act]

(2) Clause 2, page 2 (at the end of the table), add:

4. Schedule 5	A day or days to be fixed by Proclamation. However, if any of the provisions do not commence within the period of 24 months beginning on the day this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the day after the end of that period.
5. Schedule 6, items 1 to 10	A day or days to be fixed by Proclamation. However, if any of the provisions do not commence within the period of 24 months beginning on the day this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the day after the end of that period.
6. Schedule 6, item 11	A single day to be fixed by Proclamation. However, if the provisions do not commence within the period of 24 months beginning on the day this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the day after the end of that period.
7. Schedule 6, item 12	At the same time as the commencement of the provisions covered by table item 4. However, the provisions do not commence at all if Schedule 1 to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Corporate and Financial Sector Penalties) Act 2019 commences before or on the same day as the provisions covered by table item 6.
8. Schedule 6, item 13	The later of: (a) immediately after the commencement of the provisions covered by table item 6; and (b) immediately after the commencement of Schedule 1 to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Corporate and Financial Sector Penalties) Act 2019. However, the provisions do not commence at all if the event mentioned in paragraph (b) does not occur.
9. Schedule 6, item 14	A single day to be fixed by Proclamation. However, if the provisions do not commence within the period of 24 months beginning on the day this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the day after the end of that period.
10. Schedule 6, item 15	At the same time as the commencement of the provisions covered by table item 6. However, the provisions do not commence at all if Schedule 1 to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Corporate and Financial Sector Penalties) Act 2019 commences before or on the same day as the provisions covered by table item 6.
11. Schedule 6, item 16	The later of: (a) immediately after the commencement of the provisions covered by table item 6; and (b) immediately after the commencement of Schedule 1 to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Corporate and Financial Sector Penalties) Act 2019. However, the provisions do not commence at all if the event mentioned in paragraph (b) does not occur.
12. Schedule 6, items 17 and 18	A day or days to be fixed by Proclamation. However, if any of the provisions do not commence within the period of 24 months beginning on the day this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the day after the end of that period.

[combating illegal phoenixing]

(3) Page 2 (after line 11), after clause 3, insert:

4 Review of operation of amendments

(1) The Minister must cause a review of the operation of the amendments made by Schedules 1, 3 and 4 to this Act to be undertaken as soon as practicable after the fifth anniversary of the commencement of this section.

(2) The Minister must cause a written report of the review to be prepared.

(3) The Minister must cause a copy of the report of the review to be tabled in each House of the Parliament within 15 sittings days of that House after the report is given to the Minister.

[review of Act]

(4) Page 40 (after line 12), at the end of the Bill, add:

Schedule 5âAmendments relating to the Registrar

Part 1âMain amendments

Business Names Registration Act 2011

1 Section 3

Insert:

Australian business law means a law of the Commonwealth, or of a State or Territory, that is a law that regulates, or relates to the regulation of, business or persons engaged in business.

Commonwealth body means:

(a) an Agency (within the meaning of the Public Service Act 1999); or

(b) a body, whether incorporated or not, established for a public purpose by or under a law of the Commonwealth; or

(i) holding or performing the duties of an office established by or under a law of the Commonwealth; or

(ii) holding an appointment made under a law of the Commonwealth.

data standards means standards made by the Registrar under section 62H.

designated secrecy provision has the meaning given by subsection 62N(3).

disclosure framework means the disclosure framework made by the Registrar under section 62L.

government entity has the meaning given by section 41 of the A New Tax System (Australian Business Number) Act 1999.

official employment means:

(a) appointment or employment by the Commonwealth, or the performance of services for the Commonwealth; or

(b) the exercise of powers or performance of functions under a delegation by the Registrar.

protected information means information:

(a) obtained by a person in the course of the personâs official employment; and

(b) disclosed to the person or another person, or obtained by the person or another person:

(i) under, or in relation to, this Act or the Transitional Act; or

(ii) under another law of the Commonwealth;

in connection with particular functions or powers of the Registrar.

Registrar has the meaning given by section 6A.

secrecy provision has the meaning given by subsection 62N(2).

taxation law has the same meaning as in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

2 After section 6

Insert:

6A Meaning of Registrar

A reference in this Act to the Registrar is a reference to:

(a) if only one Commonwealth body is appointed as Registrar under section 62Aâthat body; or

(b) if more than one Commonwealth body is appointed under that section with functions and powers in connection with this Act or the Transitional Act:

(i) if the reference relates to one or more particular functions or powersâany Commonwealth body so appointed with any of those particular functions or powers; or

(ii) otherwiseâany of the Commonwealth bodies appointed under that section.

3 Section 56

Before âA decisionâ, insert â(1)â.

4 At the end of section 56

Add:

(2) A decision by the Registrar under a provision of the data standards or the disclosure framework is reviewable on the application of an entity whose interests are affected by the decision.

5 Before section 63

Insert:

Division 1âMatters relating to handling records and information

Subdivision AâThe Registrar

62A Appointment of the Registrar

(1) The Minister may, by notifiable instrument, appoint a Commonwealth body to be the Registrar.

(2) The Minister may, by notifiable instrument, appoint a Commonwealth body to be the Registrar in relation to one or more functions or powers of the Registrar.

62B Functions

The Registrarâs functions are:

(a) such functions as are conferred on the Registrar by or under this Act or the Transitional Act; and

(b) such functions as are prescribed by rules made for the purposes of this paragraph under section 62U; and

62C Powers

The Registrarâs powers include:

(a) such powers as are conferred:

(i) on the Registrar in relation to the functions mentioned in section 62B; and

(ii) by or under this Act or the Transitional Act; and

(b) the power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of those functions.

62D Directions by Minister

(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, give written directions to the Registrar about the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers.

Note: Section 42 (disallowance) and Part 4 of Chapter 3 (sunsetting) of the Legislation Act 2003 do not apply to the directions (see regulations made for the purposes of paragraphs 44(2)(b) and 54(2)(b) of that Act).

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), a direction under that subsection may relate to any of the following:

(a) matters to be dealt with in the data standards or disclosure framework;

(b) consultation processes to be followed prior to making data standards or the disclosure framework.

(3) A direction under subsection (1) must be of a general nature only.

(4) Subsection (3) does not prevent a direction under subsection (1) from relating to a particular matter to be dealt with in the data standards or disclosure framework. However, the direction must not direct the Registrar how to apply the data standards or disclosure framework in a particular case.

(5) The Registrar must comply with a direction under subsection (1).

62E Delegation

(1) The Registrar may, in writing, delegate all or any of the Registrarâs functions or powers under this Act or the Transitional Act (other than the power to make data standards or the disclosure framework) to:

(a) any person to whom it may delegate any of its other functions, as a Commonwealth body, under a law of the Commonwealth; or

(b) any person of a kind specified in rules made under section 62U.

Note: Sections 34AA to 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contain provisions relating to delegations.

(2) In performing a delegated function or exercising a delegated power, the delegate must comply with any written directions of the Registrar.

62F Assisted decision making

(1) The Registrar may arrange for the use, under the Registrarâs control, of processes to assist decision making (such as computer applications and systems) for any purposes for which the Registrar may make decisions in the performance or exercise of the Registrarâs functions or powers under this Act or the Transitional Act, other than decisions reviewing other decisions.

(2) A decision the making of which is assisted by the operation of such a process under an arrangement made under subsection (1) is taken to be a decision made by the Registrar.

(3) The Registrar may substitute a decision for a decision (the initial decision) the making of which is assisted by the operation of such a process under an arrangement under subsection (1) if the Registrar is satisfied that the initial decision is incorrect.

62G Liability for damages

None of the following:

(a) the Registrar;

(b) if the Registrar is a Commonwealth body that has membersâa member of the Registrar;

(d) a person who is, or is a member of or a member of the staff of, a delegate of the Registrar;

(e) a person who is authorised to perform or exercise a function or power of, or on behalf of, the Registrar;

(f) an APS employee, or an officer or employee of a Commonwealth body, whose services are made available to the Registrar in connection with the performance or exercise of any of the Registrarâs functions or powers;

is liable to an action or other proceeding for damages for or in relation to an act done, or omitted to be done, in good faith in performance or purported performance of any function, or in exercise or purported exercise of any power, conferred or expressed to be conferred by or under this Division.

Subdivision BâHow the Registrar is to perform and exercise functions and powers

62H Data standards

(1) The Registrar may, by legislative instrument, make data standards on matters relating to the performance of the Registrarâs functions and the exercise of the Registrarâs powers under this Act or the Transitional Act.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the data standards may provide for any of the following:

(a) what information may be collected for the purposes of the performance of the Registrarâs functions and the exercise of the Registrarâs powers under this Act or the Transitional Act;

(b) how such information may be collected;

(d) when information is to be given to the Registrar;

(e) how information held by the Registrar is to be authenticated, verified or validated;

(f) how information held by the Registrar is to be stored;

(g) correction of information held by the Registrar;

(h) the manner and form of communication between the Registrar and persons who give information to the Registrar or seek to access information held by the Registrar;

(i) integrating or linking information held by the Registrar.

(3) Without limiting subsection (1), the data standards may provide differently in relation to different functions or powers of the Registrar.

(4) If:

(a) a Commonwealth body (the new Registrar) is appointed as the Registrar with particular functions or powers under this Act or the Transitional Act; and

(b) immediately before that appointment, another Commonwealth body was the Registrar with those functions or powers; and

any data standards applying to those functions or powers immediately before that appointment continue to apply until the new Registrar makes data standards that apply to those functions or powers, or amends its existing data standards to apply to those functions or powers.

62J Giving information to the Registrar

(1) Without limiting section 62H, the data standards may provide that information is to be given to the Registrar in electronic form, or any other specified form.

(2) A requirement under this Act or the Transitional Act that information is to be provided to the Registrar in a particular form or manner (however described), including a requirement:

(a) that the information is to be âlodgedâ or âfurnishedâ; and

(b) that the information is to be âwrittenâ or âin writingâ; and

is not taken to restrict by implication what the data standards may provide under subsection (1) in relation to that information.

62K How the Registrar is to perform and exercise functions and powers

(1) The Registrar must perform its functions and exercise its powers under this Act or the Transitional Act in accordance with:

(a) the data standards; or

(b) if there are no data standards that apply to particular functions or powersâany requirement relating to those functions or powers as in force immediately before those functions or powers became functions or powers of the Registrar.

(2) This section does not affect the application to the Registrar of any other law of the Commonwealth.

Subdivision CâDisclosure of information

62L Disclosure framework

(1) The Registrar may, by legislative instrument, make a disclosure framework relating to disclosing protected information.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the disclosure framework may provide for any of the following:

(a) circumstances in which information must not be disclosed without the consent of the person to whom it relates;

(b) circumstances in which deâidentified information may be disclosed;

(d) circumstances in which confidentiality agreements are required for the disclosure of information;

(e) imposing conditions on disclosure of information.

(3) Without limiting subsection (1), the disclosure framework may provide differently in relation to different functions or powers of the Registrar under this Act or the Transitional Act.

(4) A person commits an offence if:

(a) the person is a party to a confidentiality agreement of a kind mentioned in paragraph (2)(d); and

(b) the person fails to comply with the confidentiality agreement.

Penalty: 100 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years, or both.

(5) The disclosure framework must not provide for disclosure of protected information unless the Registrar is satisfied that the benefits of the disclosure would outweigh the risks of the disclosure (taking into account any mitigation of those risks in accordance with the disclosure framework).

(6) However, subsection (5) does not apply to the extent that the disclosure framework deals with a matter in accordance with a direction under section 62D.

(7) If:

(a) a Commonwealth body (the new Registrar) is appointed as the Registrar with particular functions or powers under this Act or the Transitional Act; and

(b) immediately before that appointment, another Commonwealth body was the Registrar with those functions or powers; and

the disclosure framework applying to those functions or powers immediately before that appointment continues to apply until the new Registrar makes a disclosure framework that applies to those functions or powers, or amends its existing disclosure framework to apply to those functions or powers.

62M Protection of confidentiality of protected information

(1) A person (the first person) commits an offence if:

(a) the first person is, or has been, in official employment; and

(b) the first person makes a record of information, or discloses information to another person; and

(c) the information is protected information that was obtained by the first person in the course of the first personâs official employment.

(2) However, subsection (1) does not apply if the recording or disclosure is authorised by subsection (3).

(3) The recording or disclosure is authorised by this subsection if:

(a) the recording or disclosure is for the purposes of this Division; or

(b) the recording or disclosure happens in the course of the performance of the duties of the first personâs official employment; or

(c) in the case of a disclosureâthe disclosure is to another person for use, in the course of the performance of the duties of the other personâs official employment, in relation to the performance or exercise of the functions or powers of a government entity; or

(d) in the case of a disclosure to another person who is an employee of a State, a Territory or an authority of a State or Territoryâthe disclosure:

(i) is to the other person for use, in the course of the performance of the duties of that employment, in relation to the performance or exercise of the functions or powers of a government entity; and

(ii) is in accordance with an agreement, about registration of business names, between the Commonwealth, the States, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory; or

(e) in the case of a disclosureâeach person to whom the information relates consents to the disclosure; or

(f) in the case of a disclosureâthe disclosure is in accordance with the disclosure framework.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in subsection (3): see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.

62N Authorisation of recording or disclosure

(1) A person is not liable to any proceedings for contravening a secrecy provision in respect of a recording or disclosure authorised under subsection 62M(3), unless the secrecy provision is a designated secrecy provision.

(2) A secrecy provision is a provision that:

(a) is a provision of a law of the Commonwealth (other than this Act); and

(b) prohibits or regulates the use or disclosure of information.

(3) A designated secrecy provision is any of the following:

(a) sections 18 to 18B and 92 of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979;

(b) section 34 of the InspectorâGeneral of Intelligence and Security Act 1986;

(d) section 8WB of the Taxation Administration Act 1953;

(e) a provision of a law of the Commonwealth prescribed by rules made for the purposes of this paragraph under section 62U;

(f) a provision of a law of the Commonwealth of a kind prescribed by rules made for the purposes of this paragraph under section 62U.

62P Preventing disclosure of particular protected information

(1) If:

(a) a person applies to the Registrar for particular protected information relating to the person not to be disclosed; and

(b) the Registrar is satisfied that it is not appropriate to disclose that information;

a disclosure of that information is taken, for the purposes of this Act, not to be in accordance with the disclosure framework.

(2) Without limiting section 62L, the disclosure framework may provide for:

(a) how applications referred to in paragraph (1)(a) are to be made; and

(b) how those applications are to be decided.

62Q Authorisation for purposes of Privacy Act

A disclosure of personal information (within the meaning of the Privacy Act 1988) is taken to be authorised by law for the purposes of paragraph 6.2(b) of Schedule 1 to that Act if:

(a) the information is protected information; and

(b) the disclosure is authorised by subsection 62M(3) of this Act.

62R Disclosure to a court

A person is not to be required:

(a) to produce to a court any document that:

(i) contains protected information; and

(ii) was made or given under, or for the purposes of, this Act or the Transitional Act; and

(iii) was obtained by the person in the course of the personâs official employment; or

(b) to disclose to a court any protected information that the person obtained in the course of the personâs official employment;

unless the production or disclosure is necessary for the purpose of giving effect to a taxation law or an Australian business law.

Subdivision DâMiscellaneous

62S Extracts of information to be admissible in evidence

(1) In any proceedings, a document, or a copy of a document, that purports (irrespective of the form of wording used) to be an extract of information held by the Registrar under, or for the purposes of, this Act or the Transitional Act:

(a) is proof, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, of information that is stated in it and that purports to be held by the Registrar; and

(b) is admissible without any further proof of, or the production of, the original;

if it does not appear to the Court to have been revised or tampered with in a way that affects, or is likely to affect, the information.

(2) The Registrar may give a person a certified copy of, or extract from, the information held by the Registrar under, or for the purposes of, this Act or the Transitional Act on payment of the fee (if any) prescribed by rules made under section 62U.

(3) In any proceedings, the certified copy:

(a) is prima facie evidence of information that is stated in it and that purports to be held by the Registrar under, or for the purposes of, this Act or the Transitional Act; and

(b) is admissible without any further proof of, or the production of, the original.

(4) This section does not limit the manner in which evidence may be adduced, or the admissibility of evidence, under the Evidence Act 1995.

62T Annual report

Each annual report by the Registrar for a period must include information about the performance of the Registrarâs functions and exercise of the Registrarâs powers under, or for the purposes of, this Act or the Transitional Act during that period.

62U Rules

(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make rules prescribing matters:

(a) required or permitted by this Division to be prescribed by rules made under this section; or

(b) necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to this Division.

(2) To avoid doubt, rules made under this section may not do the following:

(a) create an offence or civil penalty;

(b) provide powers of:

(i) arrest or detention; or

(ii) entry, search or seizure;

(d) set an amount to be appropriated from the Consolidated Revenue Fund under an appropriation in this Act;

(e) directly amend the text of this Act.

Division 2âMiscellaneous

Business Names Registration (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2011

6 Item 27 of Schedule 1

Before âA decisionâ, insert â(1)â.

7 At the end of item 27 of Schedule 1

Add:

(2) A decision by the Registrar under a provision of the data standards or the disclosure framework is reviewable on the application of an entity whose interests are affected by the decision.

Corporations Act 2001

8 Section 9

Insert:

Australian business law means a law of the Commonwealth, or of a State or Territory, that is a law that regulates, or relates to the regulation of, business or persons engaged in business.

Commonwealth body means:

(a) an Agency (within the meaning of the Public Service Act 1999); or

(b) a body, whether incorporated or not, established for a public purpose by or under a law of the Commonwealth; or

(i) holding or performing the duties of an office established by or under a law of the Commonwealth; or

(ii) holding an appointment made under a law of the Commonwealth.

data standards means standards made by the Registrar under section 1270G.

designated secrecy provision has the meaning given by subsection 1270M(3).

disclosure framework means the disclosure framework made by the Registrar under section 1270K.

government entity has the meaning given by section 41 of the A New Tax System (Australian Business Number) Act 1999.

official employment means:

(a) appointment or employment by the Commonwealth, or the performance of services for the Commonwealth; or

(b) the exercise of powers or performance of functions under a delegation by the Registrar.

protected information means information:

(a) obtained by a person in the course of the personâs official employment; and

(b) disclosed to the person or another person, or obtained by the person or another person:

(i) under, or in relation to, this Act; or

(ii) under another law of the Commonwealth;

in connection with particular functions or powers of the Registrar.

Registrar has the meaning given by section 9C.

secrecy provision has the meaning given by subsection 1270M(2).

taxation law has the same meaning as in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

9 At the end of Division 1 of Part 1â2

Add:

9C Meaning of Registrar

A reference in this Act to the Registrar is a reference to:

(a) if only one Commonwealth body is appointed as Registrar under section 1270âthat body; or

(b) if more than one Commonwealth body is appointed under that section:

(i) if the reference relates to one or more particular functions or powersâany Commonwealth body so appointed with any of those particular functions or powers; or

(ii) otherwiseâany of the Commonwealth bodies appointed under that section.

10 Part 9.1 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Part 9.1âMatters relating to handling records and information

Division 1âThe Registrar

Subdivision AâAppointment etc. of the Registrar

1270 Appointment of the Registrar

(1) The Minister may, by notifiable instrument, appoint a Commonwealth body to be the Registrar.

(2) The Minister may, by notifiable instrument, appoint a Commonwealth body to be the Registrar in relation to one or more functions or powers of the Registrar.

1270A Functions

The Registrarâs functions are:

(a) such functions as are conferred on the Registrar by or under this Act; and

(b) such functions as are prescribed by rules made for the purposes of this paragraph under section 1270T; and

1270B Powers

The Registrarâs powers include:

(a) such powers as are conferred:

(i) on the Registrar in relation to the functions mentioned in section 1270A; and

(ii) by or under this Act; and

(b) the power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of those functions.

1270C Directions by Minister

(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, give written directions to the Registrar about the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), a direction under that subsection may relate to any of the following:

(a) matters to be dealt with in the data standards or disclosure framework;

(b) consultation processes to be followed prior to making data standards or the disclosure framework.

(3) A direction under subsection (1) must be of a general nature only.

(5) The Registrar must comply with a direction under subsection (1).

1270D Delegation

(1) The Registrar may, in writing, delegate all or any of the Registrarâs functions or powers under this Act (other than the power to make data standards or the disclosure framework) to:

(a) any person to whom it may delegate any of its other functions, as a Commonwealth body, under a law of the Commonwealth; or

(b) any person of a kind specified in rules made under section 1270T.

Note: Sections 34AA to 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contain provisions relating to delegations.

(2) In performing a delegated function or exercising a delegated power, the delegate must comply with any written directions of the Registrar.

1270E Assisted decision making

(2) A decision the making of which is assisted by the operation of such a process under an arrangement made under subsection (1) is taken to be a decision made by the Registrar.

1270F Liability for damages

None of the following:

(a) the Minister;

(b) the Registrar;

(d) a member of the staff of the Registrar;

(e) a person who is, or is a member of or a member of the staff of, a delegate of the Registrar;

(f) a person who is authorised to perform or exercise a function or power of, or on behalf of, the Registrar;

(g) an APS employee, or an officer or employee of a Commonwealth body, whose services are made available to the Registrar in connection with the performance or exercise of any of the Registrarâs functions or powers;

Subdivision BâHow the Registrar is to perform and exercise functions and powers

1270G Data standards

(1) The Registrar may, by legislative instrument, make data standards on matters relating to the performance of the Registrarâs functions and the exercise of the Registrarâs powers under this Act.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the data standards may provide for any of the following:

(a) what information may be collected for the purposes of the performance of the Registrarâs functions and the exercise of the Registrarâs powers under this Act;

(b) how such information may be collected;

(d) when information is to be given to the Registrar;

(e) how information held by the Registrar is to be authenticated, verified or validated;

(f) how information held by the Registrar is to be stored;

(g) correction of information held by the Registrar;

(h) the manner and form of communication between the Registrar and persons who give information to the Registrar or seek to access information held by the Registrar;

(i) integrating or linking information held by the Registrar.

(3) Without limiting subsection (1), the data standards may provide differently in relation to different functions or powers of the Registrar.

(4) If:

(a) a Commonwealth body (the new Registrar) is appointed as the Registrar with particular functions or powers under this Act; and

(b) immediately before that appointment, another Commonwealth body was the Registrar with those functions or powers; and

1270H Giving information to the Registrar

(1) Without limiting section 1270G, the data standards may provide that information is to be given to the Registrar in electronic form, or any other specified form.

(2) A requirement under this Act that information is to be provided to the Registrar in a particular form or manner (however described), including a requirement:

(a) that the information is to be âlodgedâ or âfurnishedâ; and

(b) that the information is to be âwrittenâ or âin writingâ; and

is not taken to restrict by implication what the data standards may provide under subsection (1) in relation to that information.

1270J How the Registrar is to perform and exercise functions and powers

(1) The Registrar must perform its functions and exercise its powers under this Act in accordance with:

(a) the data standards; or

(2) This section does not affect the application to the Registrar of any other law of the Commonwealth.

Subdivision CâDisclosure of information

1270K Disclosure framework

(1) The Registrar may, by legislative instrument, make a disclosure framework relating to disclosing protected information.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the disclosure framework may provide for any of the following:

(a) circumstances in which information must not be disclosed without the consent of the person to whom it relates;

(b) circumstances in which deâidentified information may be disclosed;

(d) circumstances in which confidentiality agreements are required for the disclosure of information;

(e) imposing conditions on disclosure of information.

(3) Without limiting subsection (1), the disclosure framework may provide differently in relation to different functions or powers of the Registrar under this Act.

(4) A person commits an offence if:

(a) the person is a party to a confidentiality agreement of a kind mentioned in paragraph (2)(d); and

(b) the person fails to comply with the confidentiality agreement.

Penalty: 100 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years, or both.

(6) However, subsection (5) does not apply to the extent that the disclosure framework deals with a matter in accordance with a direction under section 1270C.

(7) If:

(a) a Commonwealth body (the new Registrar) is appointed as the Registrar with particular functions or powers under this Act; and

(b) immediately before that appointment, another Commonwealth body was the Registrar with those functions or powers; and

1270L Protection of confidentiality of protected information

(1) A person (the first person) commits an offence if:

(a) the first person is, or has been, in official employment; and

(b) the first person makes a record of information, or discloses information to another person; and

(c) the information is protected information that was obtained by the first person in the course of the first personâs official employment.

Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.

(2) However, subsection (1) does not apply if the recording or disclosure is authorised by subsection (3).

(3) The recording or disclosure is authorised by this subsection if:

(a) the recording or disclosure is for the purposes of this Division; or

(b) the recording or disclosure happens in the course of the performance of the duties of the first personâs official employment; or

(d) in the case of a disclosure to another person who is an employee of a State, a Territory or an authority of a State or Territoryâthe disclosure:

(ii) is in accordance with an agreement, about corporate regulation, between the Commonwealth, the States, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory; or

(e) in the case of a disclosureâeach person to whom the information relates consents to the disclosure; or

(f) in the case of a disclosureâthe disclosure is in accordance with the disclosure framework.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in subsection (3): see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.

1270M Authorisation of recording or disclosure

(1) A person is not liable to any proceedings for contravening a secrecy provision in respect of a recording or disclosure authorised under subsection 1270L(3), unless the secrecy provision is a designated secrecy provision.

(2) A secrecy provision is a provision that:

(a) is a provision of a law of the Commonwealth (other than this Act); and

(b) prohibits or regulates the use or disclosure of information.

(3) A designated secrecy provision is any of the following:

(a) sections 18 to 18B and 92 of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979;

(b) section 34 of the InspectorâGeneral of Intelligence and Security Act 1986;

(d) section 8WB of the Taxation Administration Act 1953;

(e) a provision of a law of the Commonwealth prescribed by rules made for the purposes of this paragraph under section 1270T;

(f) a provision of a law of the Commonwealth of a kind prescribed by rules made for the purposes of this paragraph under section 1270T.

1270N Preventing disclosure of particular protected information

(1) If:

(a) a person applies to the Registrar for particular protected information relating to the person not to be disclosed; and

(b) the Registrar is satisfied that it is not appropriate to disclose that information;

a disclosure of that information is taken, for the purposes of this Act, not to be in accordance with the disclosure framework.

(2) Without limiting section 1270K, the disclosure framework may provide for:

(a) how applications referred to in paragraph (1)(a) are to be made; and

(b) how those applications are to be decided.

1270P Authorisation for purposes of Privacy Act

A disclosure of personal information (within the meaning of the Privacy Act 1988) is taken to be authorised by law for the purposes of paragraph 6.2(b) of Schedule 1 to that Act if:

(a) the information is protected information; and

(b) the disclosure is authorised by subsection 1270L(3) of this Act.

1270Q Disclosure to a court

A person is not to be required:

(a) to produce to a court any document that:

(i) contains protected information; and

(ii) was made or given under, or for the purposes of, this Act; and

(iii) was obtained by the person in the course of the personâs official employment; or

(b) to disclose to a court any protected information that the person obtained in the course of the personâs official employment;

unless the production or disclosure is necessary for the purpose of giving effect to a taxation law or an Australian business law.

Subdivision DâMiscellaneous

1270R Extracts of information to be admissible in evidence

(a) is proof, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, of information that is stated in it and that purports to be held by the Registrar; and

(b) is admissible without any further proof of, or the production of, the original;

if it does not appear to the Court to have been revised or tampered with in a way that affects, or is likely to affect, the information.

(2) The Registrar may give a person a certified copy of, or extract from, the information held by the Registrar under, or for the purposes of, this Act on payment of the fee (if any) prescribed by rules made under section 1270T.

(3) In any proceedings, the certified copy:

(a) is prima facie evidence of information that is stated in it and that purports to be held by the Registrar under, or for the purposes of, this Act; and

(b) is admissible without any further proof of, or the production of, the original.

(4) This section does not limit the manner in which evidence may be adduced, or the admissibility of evidence, under the Evidence Act 1995.

1270S Annual report

1270T Rules

(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make rules under this section prescribing matters:

(a) required or permitted by this Division to be prescribed by rules made under this section; or

(b) necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to this Division.

(2) To avoid doubt, rules made under this section may not do the following:

(a) create an offence or civil penalty;

(b) provide powers of:

(i) arrest or detention; or

(ii) entry, search or seizure;

(d) set an amount to be appropriated from the Consolidated Revenue Fund under an appropriation in this Act;

(e) directly amend the text of this Act.

Division 2âRegisters kept by ASIC

11 After section 1274

Insert:

Division 3âMiscellaneous

12 After subsection 1317B(1)

Insert:

(1A) Subject to this Part, applications may also be made to the Tribunal for review of a decision made by the Registrar under the data standards or disclosure framework.

13 After paragraph 1317C(ge)

Insert:

(gf) a decision by the Registrar to make, amend or repeal data standards under section 1270G; or

(gg) a decision by the Registrar to make, amend or repeal the disclosure framework under section 1270K; or

National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009

14 Subsection 5(1)

Insert:

Australian business law means a law of the Commonwealth, or of a State or Territory, that is a law that regulates, or relates to the regulation of, business or persons engaged in business.

Commonwealth body means:

(a) an Agency (within the meaning of the Public Service Act 1999); or

(b) a body, whether incorporated or not, established for a public purpose by or under a law of the Commonwealth; or

(i) holding or performing the duties of an office established by or under a law of the Commonwealth; or

(ii) holding an appointment made under a law of the Commonwealth.

data standards means standards made by the Registrar under section 212H.

designated secrecy provision has the meaning given by subsection 212N(3).

disclosure framework means the disclosure framework made by the Registrar under section 212L.

government entity has the meaning given by section 41 of the A New Tax System (Australian Business Number) Act 1999.

official employment means:

(a) appointment or employment by the Commonwealth, or the performance of services for the Commonwealth; or

(b) the exercise of powers or performance of functions under a delegation by the Registrar.

protected information means information:

(a) obtained by a person in the course of the personâs official employment; and

(b) disclosed to the person or another person, or obtained by the person or another person:

(i) under, or in relation to, this Act; or

(ii) under another law of the Commonwealth;

in connection with particular functions or powers of the Registrar.

Registrar has the meaning given by section 16A.

secrecy provision has the meaning given by subsection 212N(2).

taxation law has the same meaning as in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

15 At the end of Division 4 of Part 1â2

Add:

16A Meaning of Registrar

A reference in this Act to the Registrar is a reference to:

(a) if only one Commonwealth body is appointed as Registrar under section 212Aâthat body; or

(b) if more than one Commonwealth body is appointed under that section:

(i) if the reference relates to one or more particular functions or powersâany Commonwealth body so appointed with any of those particular functions or powers; or

(ii) otherwiseâany of the Commonwealth bodies appointed under that section.

16 Part 5â1 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Part 5â1âMatters relating to handling records and information

17 Section 212

Repeal the section, substitute:

212 Guide to this Part

This Part provides for the Registrarâs role under this Act.

The Minister appoints an existing Commonwealth body to be the Registrar. The Minister can give directions to the Registrar.

The Registrar performs functions and exercises powers in accordance with the data standards (and other Commonwealth laws). The data standards are disallowable instruments made by the Registrar. They may deal with such matters as how information is given to the Registrar (including electronically).

Information that the Registrar has can be disclosed to government agencies for the performance of their functions. Other disclosures (such as by public access to information) are dealt with by the disclosure framework, which is a disallowable instrument made by the Registrar.

Certain decisions made by the Registrar are reviewable by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

This Part also set out the Registrarâs obligation to record information relating to credit activities.

18 After Division 1 of Part 5â1

Insert:

Division 1AâThe Registrar

Subdivision AâThe Registrar

212A Appointment of the Registrar

(1) The Minister may, by notifiable instrument, appoint a Commonwealth body to be the Registrar.

(2) The Minister may, by notifiable instrument, appoint a Commonwealth body to be the Registrar in relation to one or more functions or powers of the Registrar.

212B Functions

The Registrarâs functions are:

(a) such functions as are conferred on the Registrar by or under this Act; and

(b) such functions as are prescribed by rules made for the purposes of this paragraph under section 212U; and

212C Powers

The Registrarâs powers include:

(a) such powers as are conferred:

(i) on the Registrar in relation to the functions mentioned in section 212B; and

(ii) by or under this Act; and

(b) the power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of those functions.

212D Directions by Minister

(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, give written directions to the Registrar about the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), a direction under that subsection may relate to any of the following:

(a) matters to be dealt with in the data standards or disclosure framework;

(b) consultation processes to be followed prior to making data standards or the disclosure framework.

(3) A direction under subsection (1) must be of a general nature only.

(5) The Registrar must comply with a direction under subsection (1).

212E Delegation

(1) The Registrar may, in writing, delegate all or any of the Registrarâs functions or powers under this Act (other than the power to make data standards or the disclosure framework) to:

(a) any person to whom it may delegate any of its other functions, as a Commonwealth body, under a law of the Commonwealth; or

(b) any person of a kind specified in rules made under section 212U.

Note: Sections 34AA to 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contain provisions relating to delegations.

(2) In performing a delegated function or exercising a delegated power, the delegate must comply with any written directions of the Registrar.

212F Assisted decision making

(2) A decision the making of which is assisted by the operation of such a process under an arrangement made under subsection (1) is taken to be a decision made by the Registrar.

212G Liability for damages

None of the following:

(a) the Minister;

(b) the Registrar;

(d) a member of the staff of the Registrar;

(e) a person who is, or is a member of or a member of the staff of, a delegate of the Registrar;

(f) a person who is authorised to perform or exercise a function or power of, or on behalf of, the Registrar;

Subdivision BâHow the Registrar is to perform and exercise functions and powers

212H Data standards

(1) The Registrar may, by legislative instrument, make data standards on matters relating to the performance of the Registrarâs functions and the exercise of the Registrarâs powers under this Act.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the data standards may provide for any of the following:

(a) what information may be collected for the purposes of the performance of the Registrarâs functions and the exercise of the Registrarâs powers under this Act;

(b) how such information may be collected;

(d) when information is to be given to the Registrar;

(e) how information held by the Registrar is to be authenticated, verified or validated;

(f) how information held by the Registrar is to be stored;

(g) correction of information held by the Registrar;

(h) the manner and form of communication between the Registrar and persons who give information to the Registrar or seek to access information held by the Registrar;

(i) integrating or linking information held by the Registrar.

(3) Without limiting subsection (1), the data standards may provide differently in relation to different functions or powers of the Registrar.

(4) If:

(a) a Commonwealth body (the new Registrar) is appointed as the Registrar with particular functions or powers under this Act; and

(b) immediately before that appointment, another Commonwealth body was the Registrar with those functions or powers; and

212J Giving information to the Registrar

(1) Without limiting section 212H, the data standards may provide that information is to be given to the Registrar in electronic form, or any other specified form.

(2) A requirement under this Act that information is to be provided to the Registrar in a particular form or manner (however described), including a requirement:

(a) that the information is to be âlodgedâ or âfurnishedâ; and

(b) that the information is to be âwrittenâ or âin writingâ; and

is not taken to restrict by implication what the data standards may provide under subsection (1) in relation to that information.

212K How the Registrar is to perform and exercise functions and powers

(1) The Registrar must perform its functions and exercise its powers under this Act in accordance with:

(a) the data standards; or

(2) This section does not affect the application to the Registrar of any other law of the Commonwealth.

Subdivision CâDisclosure of information

212L Disclosure framework

(1) The Registrar may, by legislative instrument, make a disclosure framework relating to disclosing protected information.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the disclosure framework may provide for any of the following:

(a) circumstances in which information must not be disclosed without the consent of the person to whom it relates;

(b) circumstances in which deâidentified information may be disclosed;

(d) circumstances in which confidentiality agreements are required for the disclosure of information;

(e) imposing conditions on disclosure of information.

(3) Without limiting subsection (1), the disclosure framework may provide differently in relation to different functions or powers of the Registrar under this Act.

(4) A person commits an offence if:

(a) the person is a party to a confidentiality agreement of a kind mentioned in paragraph (2)(d); and

(b) the person fails to comply with the confidentiality agreement.

Penalty: 100 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years, or both.

(6) However, subsection (5) does not apply to the extent that the disclosure framework deals with a matter in accordance with a direction under section 212D.

(7) If:

(a) a Commonwealth body (the new Registrar) is appointed as the Registrar with particular functions or powers under this Act; and

(b) immediately before that appointment, another Commonwealth body was the Registrar with those functions or powers; and

212M Protection of confidentiality of protected information

(1) A person (the first person) commits an offence if:

(a) the first person is, or has been, in official employment; and

(b) the first person makes a record of information, or discloses information to another person; and

(c) the information is protected information that was obtained by the first person in the course of the first personâs official employment.

Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.

(2) However, subsection (1) does not apply if the recording or disclosure is authorised by subsection (3).

(3) The recording or disclosure is authorised by this subsection if:

(a) the recording or disclosure is for the purposes of this Part; or

(b) the recording or disclosure happens in the course of the performance of the duties of the first personâs official employment; or

(d) in the case of a disclosure to another person who is an employee of a State, a Territory or an authority of a State or Territoryâthe disclosure:

(ii) is in accordance with an agreement, about regulating the provision of credit, between the Commonwealth, the States, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory; or

(e) in the case of a disclosureâeach person to whom the information relates consents to the disclosure; or

(f) in the case of a disclosureâthe disclosure is in accordance with the disclosure framework.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in subsection (3): see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.

212N Authorisation of recording or disclosure

(1) A person is not liable to any proceedings for contravening a secrecy provision in respect of a recording or disclosure authorised under subsection 212M(3), unless the secrecy provision is a designated secrecy provision.

(2) A secrecy provision is a provision that:

(a) is a provision of a law of the Commonwealth (other than this Act); and

(b) prohibits or regulates the use or disclosure of information.

(3) A designated secrecy provision is any of the following:

(a) sections 18 to 18B and 92 of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979;

(b) section 34 of the InspectorâGeneral of Intelligence and Security Act 1986;

(d) section 8WB of the Taxation Administration Act 1953;

(e) a provision of a law of the Commonwealth prescribed by rules made for the purposes of this paragraph under section 212U;

(f) a provision of a law of the Commonwealth of a kind prescribed by rules made for the purposes of this paragraph under section 212U.

212P Preventing disclosure of particular protected information

(1) If:

(a) a person applies to the Registrar for particular protected information relating to the person not to be disclosed; and

(b) the Registrar is satisfied that it is not appropriate to disclose that information;

a disclosure of that information is taken, for the purposes of this Act, not to be in accordance with the disclosure framework.

(2) Without limiting section 212L, the disclosure framework may provide for:

(a) how applications referred to in paragraph (1)(a) are to be made; and

(b) how those applications are to be decided.

212Q Authorisation for purposes of Privacy Act

A disclosure of personal information (within the meaning of the Privacy Act 1988) is taken to be authorised by law for the purposes of paragraph 6.2(b) of Schedule 1 to that Act if:

(a) the information is protected information; and

(b) the disclosure is authorised by subsection 212M(3) of this Act.

212R Disclosure to a court

A person is not to be required:

(a) to produce to a court any document that:

(i) contains protected information; and

(ii) was made or given under, or for the purposes of, this Act; and

(iii) was obtained by the person in the course of the personâs official employment; or

(b) to disclose to a court any protected information that the person obtained in the course of the personâs official employment;

unless the production or disclosure is necessary for the purpose of giving effect to a taxation law or an Australian business law.

Subdivision DâMiscellaneous

212S Extracts of information to be admissible in evidence

(a) is proof, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, of information that is stated in it and that purports to be held by the Registrar; and

(b) is admissible without any further proof of, or the production of, the original;

if it does not appear to the Court to have been revised or tampered with in a way that affects, or is likely to affect, the information.

(3) In any proceedings, the certified copy:

(a) is prima facie evidence of information that is stated in it and that purports to be held by the Registrar under, or for the purposes of, this Act; and

(b) is admissible without any further proof of, or the production of, the original.

(4) This section does not limit the manner in which evidence may be adduced, or the admissibility of evidence, under the Evidence Act 1995.

212T Annual report

212U Rules

(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make rules prescribing matters:

(a) required or permitted by this Part to be prescribed by rules made under this section; or

(b) necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to this Part.

(2) To avoid doubt, rules made under this section may not do the following:

(a) create an offence or civil penalty;

(b) provide powers of:

(i) arrest or detention; or

(ii) entry, search or seizure;

(d) set an amount to be appropriated from the Consolidated Revenue Fund under an appropriation in this Act;

(e) directly amend the text of this Act.

19 After subsection 327(1)

Insert:

(1A) An application may also be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for review of a decision (within the meaning of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975) made by the Registrar under the data standards or disclosure framework.

Part 2âOther amendments

A New Tax System (Australian Business Number) Act 1999

20 Title

Omit âestablishing a Register of Australian Business and providing for the issue ofâ, substitute âproviding forâ.

21 Subsection 3(3)

Repeal the subsection.

22 Subsection 9(1)

Omit âin the *Australian Business Registerâ.

23 Subsection 9(1) (note 1)

Omit âNote 1â, substitute âNoteâ.

24 Subsection 9(1) (note 2)

Repeal the note.

25 Subsection 9(2)

Omit âbe in the *approved formâ, substitute âmeet any requirements of the *data standardsâ.

26 Subsection 9(3)

Omit âThat formâ, substitute âThe *Registrarâ.

27 Subsection 9A(1)

Omit âin the *Australian Business Registerâ, substitute âunder section 10â.

28 Subsection 9A(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(2) *Your application must meet any requirements of the *data standards.

29 Subsection 9A(3)

Omit âThat formâ, substitute âThe *Registrarâ.

30 Subsection 10(1)

Omit âin the *Australian Business Registerâ.

31 Paragraph 10(1)(ca)

Omit â*approved formâ, substitute âprocessâ.

32 Paragraph 10(1)(d)

Omit âin the Registerâ, substitute âunder this sectionâ.

33 Subsection 10A(1)

Omit âin the *Australian Business Registerâ.

34 Paragraph 10A(1)(d)

Omit âin the *Australian Business Registerâ.

35 Paragraph 11(1)(b)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(b) making a record of:

(i) your registration; and

(ii) the date of effect of the registration.

36 Subsection 11(3)

Omit âmust give *you a written notice ofâ, substitute âmust notify *you ofâ.

37 Paragraph 11(3)(d)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(d) such other information about your registration as the *data standards require.

38 Subsection 11(3) (note)

Repeal the note.

39 Section 11A

Omit all the words after âbyâ, substitute âmaking a record of information about your representativeâ.

40 Section 12

Repeal the section.

41 Subsection 13(1)

Omit âmust give you written notice ofâ, substitute âmust notify you ofâ.

42 Subsection 13(2)

Omit âgive the Registrar written noticeâ, substitute ânotify the Registrarâ.

43 Subsection 13(3)

Omit âif *you give noticeâ, substitute âif *you notify the Registrarâ.

44 Subsection 13(3)

Omit âon which the notice is givenâ, substitute âof the notificationâ.

45 Subsections 13(4) and (5)

Repeal the subsections, substitute:

(4) For the purposes of measuring the 28 days mentioned in subsection (2) for *your application under section 9 or 9A, disregard each period (if any):

(a) starting on the day on which the *Registrar requests you, or your proposed representative, to give the Registrar information; and

(b) ending on the day you give the Registrar that information.

46 Section 14 (heading)

Omit âmatters set out in the Registerâ, substitute âcertain mattersâ.

47 Paragraph 14(1)(b)

Repeal the paragraph.

48 Subsection 14(1) (note 1)

Omit ânotice under this subsection or section 15â, substitute ânotification under this subsection or request under section 15â.

49 Subsection 14(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(2) The notification must meet any requirements of the *data standards.

50 Subsection 15(1) (table item 1, column headed âThese entities ...â)

Omit âin the *Australian Business Registerâ, substitute âunder section 10â.

51 Subsection 15(1) (table item 1, column headed âcan be requested to give this information ...â, paragraph (c))

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

52 Subsection 15(1) (table item 2, column headed âThese entities ...â)

Omit all the words after â(if any)â, substitute ârecorded in relation to youâ.

53 Subsection 15(1) (table item 3, column headed âThese entities ...â, paragraph (a))

Omit âin the *Australian Business Registerâ.

54 Subsection 15(1) (table item 3, column headed âcan be requested to give this information ...â, paragraph (b))

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(b) information recorded about the representative in relation to your registration

55 Subsections 15(2) and (3)

Repeal the subsections, substitute:

(2) A request under subsection (1) to an *entity must specify the period within which the entity is to give the information. The period specified must end at least 14 days after the request is given.

(3) The giving of the information must meet any requirements of the *data standards.

56 Paragraph 17(1)(a)

Omit â*Australian Business Registerâ, substitute âinformation recorded about your registrationâ.

57 Paragraph 17(1)(b)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(b) notifying you of the new ABN and the date from which the new ABN has effect.

58 Subsection 17(1) (note)

Repeal the note.

59 Subsection 17(2)

Repeal the subsection.

60 Subsection 17(3)

Omit âstated in the *Australian Business Registerâ, substitute âmentioned in paragraph (1)(a)â.

61 Subsection 18(1)

Omit âin the *Australian Business Registerâ, substitute âunder section 10â.

62 Subsection 18(1) (note 1)

Omit â(see the definition of ABN in section 41)â.

63 Subsection 18(1A)

Omit âin the *Australian Business Registerâ, substitute âunder section 10Aâ.

64 Subsection 18(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(2) The *Registrar must notify *you of the cancellation. The notification must state:

(a) the reasons for the cancellation; and

(b) the date of effect of the cancellation.

Note: A decision setting the date of effect of a cancellation is a reviewable ABN decision.

65 Paragraph 18(3)(a)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(a) the date on which *you are notified of the cancellation under subsection (2);

66 Paragraph 18(3)(c)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

67 Paragraph 18(4)(a)

Omit âin the *approved formâ.

68 Paragraph 18(4)(b)

Omit âin the approved formâ.

69 After subsection 18(4)

Insert:

(4A) The application must meet any requirements of the *data standards.

70 Subsection 18(5)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(5) The *Registrar must notify *you of the cancellation and the date of effect of the cancellation.

Note: A decision setting the date of effect of a cancellation is a reviewable ABN decision.

71 Paragraph 18(6)(a)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(a) the date on which *you are notified of the cancellation under subsection (5);

72 Paragraph 18(6)(c)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

73 Subsection 19(1)

Omit âin the *Australian Business Registerâ.

74 Subsection 19(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(2) The *Registrar must notify *you of the reinstatement.

75 Subsection 21(2) (table item 7)

Repeal the item.

76 Division 10 of Part 3 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Division 10âAdministration

77 Sections 24 to 27

Repeal the sections, substitute:

25 The Registrar must maintain records

The *Registrar must maintain a record of information relating to registrations under sections 10 and 10A.

78 Division 11 of Part 3 (heading)

Repeal the heading.

79 Sections 28 to 30

Repeal the sections.

80 Section 41

Before âIn this Actâ, insert â(1)â.

81 Section 41 (definition of ABN (Australian Business Number))

Repeal the definition.

82 Section 41

Insert:

ABN: see Australian Business Number.

83 Section 41 (definition of approved form)

Repeal the definition.

84 Section 41

Insert:

Australian Business Number or ABN, for an *entity, means the ABN allocated to the entity under section 11.

85 Section 41 (definition of Australian Business Register)

Repeal the definition.

86 Section 41

Insert:

data standards means standards made by the Registrar under section 13 of the Commonwealth Registers Act 2019 to the extent that they relate to the Registrarâs functions or powers in connection with this Act.

Note: The data standards deal with how the Registrarâs functions and powers are performed and exercised. For example, they may provide for:

(a) the collection of information; and

(b) the manner and form in which information is given to the Registrar; and

(c) the manner and form of communication between the Registrar and persons who give information to the Registrar or seek to access information held by the Registrar.

87 Section 41

Repeal the following definitions:

(a) definition of entrusted person;

(b) definition of official employment;

(d) definition of protected information.

88 Section 41 (definition of Registrar)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

Registrar has the meaning given by subsection (2).

89 At the end of section 41

Add:

(2) A reference in this Act to the Registrar is a reference to:

(a) if only one Commonwealth body is appointed as Registrar under section 6 of the Commonwealth Registers Act 2019âthat body; or

(b) if more than one Commonwealth body is appointed under that section, but only one Commonwealth body is appointed under that section with functions and powers in connection with this Actâthe Commonwealth body appointed under that section with those functions and powers; or

(c) if more than one Commonwealth body is appointed under that section, and more than one Commonwealth body is appointed under that section with functions and powers in connection with this Act:

(i) if the reference relates to one or more particular functions or powersâany Commonwealth body so appointed with any of those particular functions or powers; or

(ii) otherwiseâany of the Commonwealth bodies appointed under that section with functions and powers in connection with this Act.

A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999

90 Subsection 25â10(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(2) The *Registrar must maintain a record of information relating to *registrations under this Division.

91 Subsection 25â60(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(2) The *Registrar must maintain a record of information relating to cancellations of *registrations under this Division.

92 Section 146â20 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

146â20 Recorded information about registration and cancellation

93 Subsection 146â20(1) (note)

Repeal the note, substitute:

Note: Subsection 25â10(2) requires the Registrar to record information relating to your registration.

94 Paragraph 146â20(3)(b)

Omit all the words after âthis section,â, substitute âinformation about your registration was not recorded by the *Registrarâ.

95 Subsection 146â20(3) (note)

Repeal the note, substitute:

Note: Subsection 25â60(2) requires the Registrar to record information relating to the cancellation of your registration.

96 Section 195â1 (definition of Australian Business Register)

Repeal the definition.

97 Section 195â1 (definition of Australian Business Registrar)

Repeal the definition.

98 Section 195â1

Insert:

Registrar has the same meaning as in the A New Tax System (Australian Business Number) Act 1999.

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Act 1998

99 Subsection 56(1)

Insert:

Registrar has the same meaning as in the A New Tax System (Australian Business Number) Act 1999.

100 Subsection 56(7C)

Omit âof the Australian Business Register established under section 24 of the A New Tax System (Australian Business Number) Act 1999â.

101 Subsection 56(7C)

Omit âenter the information in that Registerâ, substitute ârecord the informationâ.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001

102 Paragraph 12A(1)(k)

Repeal the paragraph.

103 At the end of subsection 127(2A)

Add:

; (h) a Registrar appointed under any of the following:

(i) section 6 of the Commonwealth Registers Act 2019;

(ii) section 1270 of the Corporations Act 2001;

(iii) section 212A of the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009;

(iv) section 62A of the Business Names Registration Act 2011.

Business Names Registration Act 2011

104 Section 3 (definition of ABN)

Repeal the definition.

105 Section 3

Insert:

ABN: see Australian Business Number.

106 Section 3 (definition of application fee)

Repeal the definition.

107 Section 3 (definition of ASIC Act)

Repeal the definition.

108 Section 3 (definition of ASIC member)

Repeal the definition.

109 Section 3

Insert:

Australian Business Number or ABN, for an entity, has the meaning given by the A New Tax System (Australian Business Number) Act 1999.

110 Section 3 (definition of Australian Business Register)

Repeal the definition.

111 Section 3 (definition of Business Names Register)

Repeal the definition.

112 Section 3 (definition of notified successor)

Omit âentered on the Business Names Registerâ, substitute âregisteredâ.

113 Section 3 (definition of staff member)

Repeal the definition.

114 Paragraph 6(1)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

115 Subsection 16(2)

Omit all the words after âthe business nameâ.

116 Paragraph 18(1)(b)

Omit âon the Business Names Registerâ, substitute âin accordance with this Actâ.

117 Paragraph 19(2)(a)

Omit âlodged with ASICâ, substitute âgiven to ASIC or the Registrarâ.

118 Section 22

Repeal the section.

119 Subsection 23(1)

Omit âlodge with ASIC an applicationâ, substitute âapply to the Registrarâ.

120 Subsections 23(2) and (3)

Repeal the subsections, substitute:

(2) The application must meet any requirements of the data standards.

121 Subsections 23(5) and (6)

Repeal the subsections.

122 Subsection 24(1)

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âThe Registrarâ.

123 Subsection 24(1)

Omit âif ASICâ, substitute âif the Registrarâ.

124 Subsection 24(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(2) The Registrar may request the entity to give the Registrar, within the period specified in the request, such information as is required by the data standards.

125 Subsections 24(3) and (4)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

126 Subparagraphs 25(a)(iv), (v), (vi) and (vii)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

127 Paragraph 25(e)

Omit âeitherâ, substitute âany of the following appliesâ.

128 Subparagraph 25(e)(i)

Omit âexpression; orâ, substitute âexpression;â.

129 At the end of paragraph 25(e)

Add:

; (iii) the name is constituted by or includes a word or expression that is restricted but the Minister has determined under subsection 28(2A) that the name is available to the entity.

130 After subsection 28(2)

Insert:

(2A) The Minister may determine in writing that a business name specified in the determination is to be available to an entity specified in the determination, even though the name is constituted by or includes a word or expression that is restricted.

131 Subsection 28(3)

After âsubsection (2)â, insert âor (2A)â.

132 Paragraph 29(1)(a)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

133 Paragraph 29(4)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

134 Subsections 29(5), (6) and (7)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

135 Subsection 30(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

136 Subsection 31(1)

Omit âin accordance with subsection (2)â.

137 Subsection 31(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(2) The consent notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

138 Paragraph 31(3)(a)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

139 Paragraph 31(3)(b)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(b) the entity to whom the business name is registered has:

(i) consented to the registration of the business name to the applicant; and

(ii) requested the Registrar, under subsection 42(1), to cancel the registration of the business name to the entity;

140 Subsection 31(4)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

141 Subsection 31(5)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(5) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

142 Subsection 31(6) (note 2)

Omit âSubsections (4) to (6)â, substitute âSubsections (4) and (6)â.

143 Subsection 32(3)

Omit âin writingâ.

144 Subsection 32(4)

Repeal the subsection.

145 Section 33 (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

146 Subsection 33(1)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(1) The Registrar registers a business name to an entity by making a record of such information as is required by the data standards.

147 Subsection 33(2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

148 Subsection 33(3)

Omit âASIC mayâ, substitute âThe Registrar mayâ.

149 Paragraph 33(3)(a)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(a) the entity requests the Registrar to do so; and

(ab) the request meets any requirements of the data standards; and

150 Subsection 33(4)

Omit âASIC mayâ, substitute âThe Registrar mayâ.

151 Paragraph 33(4)(a)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(a) the entity requests the Registrar to do so; and

(ab) the request meets any requirements of the data standards; and

152 Subsection 33(7)

Repeal the subsection.

153 Subsection 33(8)

Omit âASIC must give the entity notice in writingâ, substitute âThe Registrar must notify the entityâ.

154 Paragraph 33(8)(c)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(c) any other details, held by the Registrar in relation to the business name and the entity, that the Registrar considers should be given to the entity.

155 Subsection 34(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

156 Subsection 34(1)

Omit âit mustâ, substitute âthe Registrar mustâ.

157 Paragraph 34(1)(a)

Omit âgive written notice to the applicantâ, substitute ânotify the applicantâ.

158 Subsection 34(2)

Omit âASIC hasâ, substitute âthe Registrar hasâ.

159 Subsection 34(2)

Omit âlodge with ASIC noticeâ, substitute ânotify the Registrarâ.

160 Subsection 34(3)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(3) The notification must meet any requirements of the data standards.

161 Subsection 34(4)

Omit âlodges noticeâ, substitute ânotifies the Registrarâ.

162 Paragraph 34(4)(a)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

163 Paragraph 34(4)(a)

Omit ânotice is lodgedâ, substitute ânotification is givenâ.

164 Paragraph 34(4)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

165 Paragraph 34(5)(a)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

166 Paragraph 34(5)(a)

Omit âspecified information or a specified documentâ, substitute âinformationâ.

167 Paragraph 34(5)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

168 Paragraph 34(5)(b)

Omit âspecified information or specified documentâ, substitute âinformationâ.

169 At the end of Part 3

Add:

34A The Registrar must maintain records

The Registrar must maintain a record of information relating to registrations under this Part.

170 Part 4 (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

171 Section 35 (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

172 Paragraph 35(1)(a)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

173 Paragraph 35(1)(b)

Omit âin the Business Names Registerâ.

174 Subsection 35(1)

Omit âlodge with ASIC noticeâ, substitute ânotify the Registrarâ.

175 Subsection 35(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(2) The notification must meet any requirements of the data standards.

176 Section 36 (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

177 Subsection 36(1)

Omit âlodge with ASIC noticeâ, substitute ânotify the Registrarâ.

178 Subsection 36(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(2) The notification must meet any requirements of the data standards.

179 Section 37 (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

180 Subsections 37(1) and (2)

Repeal the subsections, substitute:

(1) The Registrar may request an entity (other than a government body) to give the Registrar information relevant to the maintenance of information relating to registrations under this Act.

(2) The request must specify:

(a) the information the entity is to give; and

(b) a period of at least 28 days, beginning on the day on which the request is given, within which the entity is to give the information.

181 Subsection 37(3)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

182 Subsection 37(5)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(5) In complying with the request, the entity must meet any requirements of the data standards.

183 Subsections 37(6) to (8)

Repeal the subsections, substitute:

(6) If:

(a) an entity fails to comply with a request under this section; and

(b) the Registrar reasonably believes that information held by the Registrar to which the request relates is not correct;

the Registrar may delete, correct or annotate the information.

(7) If:

(a) an entity gives the Registrar information in purported compliance with a request under this section; and

(b) the Registrar reasonably believes that the information is incorrect;

the Registrar may decide not to record the information, or to record the information in a corrected or annotated form.

(8) If the Registrar deletes, corrects or annotates information under subsection (6), or decides not to record information or to record it in a corrected or annotated form under subsection (7), the Registrar must notify the entity to whom the business name is registered of the following:

(a) the action the Registrar has taken;

(b) in the case of a correction or annotationâthe details of that correction or annotation;

184 Section 38 (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

185 Subsection 38(1)

Omit âlodge with ASIC notice of that fact in accordance with subsection (2)â, substitute â, within 28 days of the appointment or authorisation, notify the Registrar of that factâ.

186 Subsection 38(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(2) The notification must meet any requirements of the data standards.

187 Section 39 (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

188 Subsection 39(1)

Omit âlodge with ASIC noticeâ, substitute ânotify the Registrarâ.

189 Subsection 39(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(2) The notification must meet any requirements of the data standards.

190 Subsection 39(3)

Omit âASIC receives noticeâ, substitute âthe Registrar is notifiedâ.

191 Paragraph 39(3)(a)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

192 Paragraph 39(3)(a)

Omit âBusiness Nameâ, substitute âbusiness nameâ.

193 Paragraph 39(3)(b)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(b) record the legal personal representativeâs details.

194 Subsection 40(1)

Omit âlodge with ASIC noticeâ, substitute ânotify the Registrarâ.

195 Subsection 40(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(2) The notification must meet any requirements of the data standards.

196 Subsections 40(3) and (4)

Repeal the subsections, substitute:

(4) If an entity notifies the Registrar under subsection (1), the Registrar:

(a) must register the business name to the estate of the deceased; and

(b) may record:

(i) the name of the entity as a notified successor; and

(ii) such other information as is required by the data standards.

197 Subsection 40(5)

Omit âASIC may refuse to enterâ, substitute âThe Registrar may refuse to recordâ.

198 Subsection 40(5)

Omit âif ASICâ, substitute âif the Registrarâ.

199 Subsections 40(6) and (7)

Repeal the subsections, substitute:

(6) The Registrar must delete the record of a notified successor in relation to a business name if the Registrar is notified in relation to the business name under section 39.

(7) If one or more entities is recorded as a notified successor, the Registrar is taken to satisfy an obligation under this Act or the Transitional Act to notify the entity to whom the business name is registered if the Registrar notifies each notified successor.

200 Section 41 (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

201 Subsection 41(1)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(1) If an entity has failed to comply with any provision of this Act or the Transitional Act that requires the entity to give the Registrar any information, the Registrar may notify the entity that the entity must comply with the requirement within 10 business days after the notification is given.

202 Subsection 41(2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

203 Subsections 42(1) and (2)

Repeal the subsections, substitute:

(1) The Registrar must cancel the registration of a business name to an entity if the entity requests the Registrar to do so. The request must meet any requirements of the data standards.

204 Subsection 42(3)

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âThe Registrarâ.

205 Subsection 42(3)

Omit âgive notice in writing to the entity informing the entity that ASICâ, substitute ânotify the entity that the Registrarâ.

206 Section 43 (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

207 Subsection 43(1)

Omit âASIC mayâ, substitute âThe Registrar mayâ.

208 Paragraphs 43(1)(a), (b) and (c)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

209 Subsection 43(2)

Omit âASIC must, at least 28 days before cancelling the registration, give notice in writing to the entity informing the entityâ, substitute âThe Registrar must, at least 28 days before cancelling the registration, notify the entityâ.

210 Paragraphs 43(2)(a) and (b)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

211 Subsection 44(1)

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âThe Registrarâ.

212 Subsection 44(1)

Omit âif ASICâ, substitute âif the Registrarâ.

213 Subsection 44(2)

Omit âASIC mustâ, substitute âThe Registrar mustâ.

214 Subsection 44(2)

Omit âgive notice in writing to the entity informing the entityâ, substitute ânotify the entityâ.

215 Paragraphs 44(2)(a) and (b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

216 Subsection 45(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

217 Subsection 45(2)

Omit âASIC mustâ, substitute âThe Registrar mustâ.

218 Subsection 45(2)

Omit âgive notice in writing to the entity informing the entityâ, substitute ânotify the entityâ.

219 Paragraph 45(2)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

220 Subsection 46(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

221 Subsection 46(2)

Omit âASIC mustâ, substitute âThe Registrar mustâ.

222 Subsection 46(2)

Omit âgive notice in writing to the entity information the entityâ, substitute ânotify the entityâ.

223 Paragraphs 46(2)(a) and (b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

224 Subsection 47(1)

Omit âASIC mayâ, substitute âThe Registrar mayâ.

225 Paragraphs 47(1)(a) and (c)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

226 Subsection 47(2)

Omit âASIC mustâ, substitute âThe Registrar mustâ.

227 Subsection 47(2)

Omit âgive notice in writing to the entityâ, substitute ânotify the entityâ.

228 Paragraph 47(2)(a)

Omit âinforming the entity that ASICâ, substitute âthat the Registrarâ.

229 Paragraph 47(2)(b)

Omit âinviting the entity to give ASICâ, substitute âthat the entity is invited to give the Registrarâ.

230 Subsection 48(1)

Omit âASIC mayâ, substitute âThe Registrar mayâ.

231 Subparagraphs 48(1)(a)(i) and (ii)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

232 Paragraph 48(1)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

233 Paragraph 48(1)(b)

Omit âBusiness Names Registerâ, substitute âinformation recorded by the Registrar under this Actâ.

234 Paragraph 48(1)(c)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

235 Subsection 48(2)

Omit âASIC mustâ, substitute âThe Registrar mustâ.

236 Subsection 48(2)

Omit âgive notice in writing to the entity informing the entity that ASICâ, substitute ânotify the entity that the Registrarâ.

237 Paragraphs 48(2)(a) and (b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

238 Subsection 49(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

239 Subsection 49(1)

Omit âin writingâ.

240 Subsection 49(2)

Omit âASICâsâ, substitute âthe Registrarâsâ.

241 Subsection 49(3)

Omit âASIC may give notice in writing to the entity that ASICâ, substitute âthe Registrar may notify the entity that the Registrarâ.

242 Subsection 49(4)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

243 Section 50

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âThe Registrarâ.

244 Section 50

Omit âif ASICâ, substitute âif the Registrarâ.

245 Subsection 51(2)

Omit âASIC mustâ, substitute âThe Registrar mustâ.

246 Paragraphs 51(2)(a) and (b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

247 Subsection 51(3)

Omit âASICâsâ, substitute âthe Registrarâsâ.

248 Section 52

Repeal the section, substitute:

52 Notification of cancellation of business name

(1) If the Registrar cancels the registration of a business name to an entity, the Registrar must notify the entity of the decision and the Registrarâs reasons for the decision.

(2) However, if the Registrar is unable to contact the entity, the Registrar must publish a notice of the cancellation in the manner that the Registrar thinks fit.

249 Subsections 53(1) to (4)

Repeal the subsections, substitute:

(1) If the Registrar is required, under a provision of this Part, to notify a partnership, the Registrar must also notify each partner within the partnership of whom the Registrar has details.

(2) If the Registrar is required, under a provision of this Part, to notify an unincorporated association or body, the Registrar must also notify each member of the committee of management of the association or body of whom the Registrar has details.

(3) If the Registrar is required, under a provision of this Part, to notify a trust that has 2 or more trustees, the Registrar must also notify each trustee of whom the Registrar has details.

(4) If the Registrar is required, under a provision of this Part, to notify a joint venture, the Registrar must also notify each joint venture entity of whom the Registrar has details.

250 Subsection 54(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

251 Paragraph 54(2)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

252 Subsections 54(3) and (4)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

253 Subsection 55(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

254 Subsection 55(2)

Omit âlodge an application with ASICâ, substitute âapply to the Registrarâ.

255 Subsection 55(3)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(3) The application must:

(a) meet any requirements of the data standards; and

(b) be accompanied by the renewal fee appropriate to the period sought.

256 Subsections 55(4) and (5)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

257 Section 56 (after table item 5)

Insert:

Refusal to determine that a business name constituted by or including a restricted word or expression is available to an entity

Subsection 28(2A)

(a) where an entity is specifiedâthat entity; and

(b) where a business is specifiedâthe entity carrying on that business

258 Section 56 (table item 11, column 1)

Omit âincludeâ, substitute ârecordâ.

259 Section 56 (table item 11, column 1)

Omit âon the Business Names Registerâ.

260 Section 56 (table item 12, column 1)

Omit âenterâ, substitute ârecordâ.

261 Section 56 (table item 12, column 1)

Omit âon the Business Names Registerâ.

262 Section 56 (table item 16)

Repeal the item.

263 Subsection 57(1)

Omit âby ASICâ, substitute âby the Registrarâ.

264 Subsection 57(1)

Omit âlodge an application with ASICâ, substitute âapply to the Registrarâ.

265 At the end of subsection 57(1)

Add:

The application must meet any requirements of the data standards.

266 Subsection 57(2)

Omit âan ASIC member or staff memberâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

267 Subsection 57(2)

Omit âlodge an application withâ, substitute âapply toâ.

268 Subsection 57(3)

After âAn applicationâ, insert âunder subsection (2)â.

269 Paragraph 57(3)(c)

Omit âlodgedâ, substitute âmadeâ.

270 Subsection 57(4)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(4) An application under subsection (2) for review of a decision must be made within 28 days after the entity is notified of the decision.

271 Subsection 57(5)

Omit âlodgedâ, substitute âmadeâ.

272 Subsection 57(6)

Omit âlodged with a review bodyâ, substitute âmadeâ.

273 Subsection 57(8)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(8) If the Registrar, as the review body, has not decided an application by an entity for review of a decision within 28 days after the application is made, the entity may, at any time, notify the review body that the entity wishes to treat the decision as having been affirmed.

(8A) The notification must meet any requirements of the data standards.

(8B) If the Minister, as the review body, has not decided an application by an entity for review of a decision within 60 days after the application is made, the entity may, at any time, notify the review body, in writing, that the entity wishes to treat the decision as having been affirmed.

274 Subsection 57(9)

Omit ânotice under subsection (8)â, substitute âa notification under subsection (8) or subsection (8B)â.

275 Subsection 57(9)

Omit ânoticeâ (wherever occurring), substitute ânotificationâ.

276 Subsection 58(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

277 Subsection 58(2)

Omit âlodgedâ, substitute âmadeâ.

278 At the end of subsection 58(3)

Add:

; (d) a refusal to determine under subsection 28(2A) that a business name constituted by or including a restricted word or expression is available to an entity.

279 Paragraph 58(4)(a)

Omit âor (b)â, substitute â, (b) or (d)â.

280 Part 8

Repeal the Part.

281 Sections 63 and 64

Repeal the sections.

282 Subsection 65(1)

Omit âASIC mayâ, substitute âThe Registrar mayâ.

283 Subsection 65(1)

Omit âby ASICâ, substitute âby the Registrarâ.

284 Subsection 65(2)

Omit âASIC hasâ, substitute âThe Registrar hasâ.

285 Subsection 65(2)

Omit âASIC isâ, substitute âthe Registrar isâ.

286 Subsection 65(3)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

287 Sections 66 to 68

Repeal the sections.

288 Section 69 (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

289 Subsection 69(1) (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

290 Subsection 69(1)

Omit âASICâ (first and second occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

291 Paragraph 69(1)(c)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

292 Subsection 69(1)

Omit âASIC mayâ, substitute âthe Registrar mayâ.

293 Subsection 69(1) (note)

Repeal the note, substitute:

Note: The effect of the Registrar refusing to receive the document is that the document is not given to the Registrar (see subsection (6)).

294 Subsection 69(2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

295 Paragraph 69(2)(c)

Omit âin the prescribed formâ.

296 After subsection 69(2)

Insert:

(2A) Lodgement of the supplementary document must meet any requirements of the data standards.

297 Subsection 69(3) (heading)

Omit âNoticeâ, substitute âRequestâ.

298 Subsection 69(3)

Omit âASIC may give a written notice toâ, substitute âThe Registrar may requestâ.

299 Subsection 69(3)

Omit â, requiring the entityâ.

300 Paragraphs 69(3)(a) and (b)

Omit âto ASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

301 Subsection 69(3)

Omit âASIC considersâ, substitute âthe Registrar considersâ.

302 Subsection 69(4) (heading)

Omit âNoticeâ, substitute âRequestâ.

303 Subsection 69(4)

Omit ânoticeâ (first, second and third occurring), substitute ârequestâ.

304 Subsection 69(4)

Omit âASIC may specify a later day by giving a written notice toâ, substitute âThe Registrar may specify a later day by notifyingâ.

305 Subsection 69(5) (heading)

Omit ânoticeâ, substitute ârequestâ.

306 Subsection 69(5)

Omit ânoticeâ (wherever occurring), substitute ârequestâ.

307 Subsection 69(5)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

308 Subsection 69(6)

Omit âIf ASICâ, substitute âIf the Registrarâ.

309 Subsection 69(6)

Omit âlodged with ASICâ, substitute âgiven to the Registrarâ.

310 Section 70 (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

311 Section 70

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

312 Section 71

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

313 Section 72

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

314 Paragraph 73(a)

Omit âshown in the Business Names Registerâ, substitute ârecorded by the Registrar under this Act or the Transitional Actâ.

315 Paragraph 73(b)

Omit âon the Business Names Registerâ, substitute ârecorded by the Registrar under this Act or the Transitional Actâ.

316 Section 74

Repeal the section.

317 Section 75 (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

318 Section 75

Omit âASICâ (first and second occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

319 Section 75

Omit â, by written notice given to the entityâ.

320 Paragraph 75(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

321 Sections 76 and 77

Repeal the sections.

322 Section 78

Omit all the words before âliableâ, substitute âThe Minister is notâ.

323 Section 79

Repeal the section.

324 Subsection 80(1)

Omit all the words after âdelegateâ, substitute âto the Registrar such of the Ministerâs functions and powers under this Act or the Transitional Act as are prescribedâ.

325 Subsection 82(1)

Omit âA notice, signed by all the partners in a partnership, may be lodged with ASIC, nominatingâ, substitute âAll the partners in a partnership may nominateâ.

326 Subsection 82(4)

Omit âA notice, signed by all the partners in a partnership, may be lodged with ASIC, withdrawingâ, substitute âAll the partners in a partnership may withdrawâ.

327 Subsection 82(5)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(5) A nomination or withdrawal of a nomination under this section must be given to the Registrar and must meet any requirements of the data standards.

328 Subsection 84(1)

Omit âA notice, signed by all the members of the committee of management of an unincorporated association or body, may be lodged with ASIC, nominatingâ, substitute âAll the members of the committee of management of an unincorporated association or body may nominateâ.

329 Subsection 84(4)

Omit âA notice, signed by all the members of the committee of management of an unincorporated association or body, may be lodged with ASIC, withdrawingâ, substitute âAll the members of the committee of management of an unincorporated association or body may withdrawâ.

330 Subsection 84(5)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(5) A nomination or withdrawal of a nomination under this section must be given to the Registrar and must meet any requirements of the data standards.

331 Subsection 86(2)

Omit âA notice, signed by all the trustees of a trust, may be lodged with ASIC, nominatingâ, substitute âAll the trustees of a trust may nominateâ.

332 Subsection 86(5)

Omit âA notice, signed by all the trustees of a trust, may be lodged with ASIC, withdrawingâ, substitute âAll the trustees of a trust may withdrawâ.

333 Subsection 86(6)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(6) A nomination or withdrawal of a nomination under this section must be given to the Registrar and must meet any requirements of the data standards.

334 Subsection 87(6)

Omit âA notice, signed by all the joint venture entities, may be lodged with ASIC, nominatingâ, substitute âAll the joint venture entities may nominateâ.

335 Subsection 87(8)

Omit âA notice, signed by all the joint venture entities, may be lodged with ASIC, withdrawingâ, substitute âAll the joint venture entities may withdrawâ.

336 Subsection 87(9)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(9) A nomination or withdrawal of a nomination under this section must be given to the Registrar and must meet any requirements of the data standards.

337 Subsection 87(11)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

338 Subsection 88(4)

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âThe Registrarâ.

339 Subsection 88(4)

Omit all the words after âABNâ (first occurring).

Business Names Registration (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2011

340 Item 13 of Schedule 1

Repeal the item.

341 Item 14 of Schedule 1 (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

342 Item 14 of Schedule 1

Omit âASIC may record and use information disclosed to ASICâ, substitute âThe Registrar may record and use information disclosed to the Registrarâ.

343 Item 14 of Schedule 1

Omit â(whether under item 13 or otherwise)â.

344 Item 14 of Schedule 1 (note)

Repeal the note, substitute:

Note: The Registrar may also request information under section 37 of the Business Names Registration Act.

345 Items 15 and 16 of Schedule 1

Repeal the items, substitute:

15 The Registrar may rely on information disclosed by States and Territories

In exercising powers or performing functions under this Act, the Registrar may rely on information disclosed to it by a State or Territory.

16 What the Registrar must do if information available on transition deficient

(1) This item applies if:

(a) a business name is registered under this Act to an entity or entities; and

(b) the Registrar is satisfied that, because of a deficiency in the information available to ASIC before registration:

(i) the business name has not been registered to the correct entity or entities; or

(ii) other information recorded by ASIC or the Registrar in relation to the registration under this Act is incorrect.

(2) The Registrar must:

(a) correct the information mentioned in subparagraph (1)(b)(i) or (ii), as the case requires; and

(b) notify:

(i) each entity to whom the business name was registered before the correction; and

(ii) each entity to whom the business name is registered after the correction; and

(iii) any other person to whom the corrected information relates.

346 Items 18 to 20 of Schedule 1

Repeal the items, substitute:

18 Distinguishing words and expressions

(1) This item applies if 2 or more business names that are identical or nearly identical are registered under this Act.

(2) This item also applies if one or more of the business names are subsequently registered under the Business Names Registration Act under an application to which an entity to whom the business name or names were previously registered has consented by notification under section 31 of that Act.

(3) The Registrar may, by notifying each entity to whom one of the business names is registered, nominate a word or expression to be recorded in relation to the business name registered to that entity.

(4) The Registrar may only nominate a word or expression to an entity if the Registrar is reasonably satisfied the inclusion of the word or expression would assist in distinguishing a business or businesses carried on by the entity from a business or businesses carried on by another entity.

(5) Without limiting subitem (4), a word or expression nominated by the Registrar may be a word or expression identifying the location at which a business is, or businesses are, carried on by the entity under one or more of the business names.

(6) If the Registrar notifies an entity of a nomination, the entity must, within 28 days after the notification, notify the Registrar:

(a) of the entityâs acceptance of the nomination; or

(b) of an objection to the nomination, and a nomination of an alternative word or expression.

The notification by the entity must meet any requirements of the data standards.

(7) If an entity fails to comply with subitem (6), the entity is taken to have accepted the nomination.

(8) The Registrar must accept the alternative word or expression nominated by the entity unless reasonably satisfied that, if:

(a) the word or expression were added to the business name; and

(b) the entity made application to register the business name as altered;

the business name as altered would not be available to the entity under section 25 of the Business Names Registration Act.

(9) The Registrar must:

(a) notify the entity whether it accepts or rejects the alternative word or expression; and

(b) if the Registrar rejects the alternativeâspecify in the notification the word or expression that is to be recorded under item 20.

19 Meaning of distinguishing word or expression

A word or expression is the distinguishing word or expression that relates to a business carried on by an entity under a business name, if:

(a) the word or expression is nominated by the Registrar in relation to the business name by notification to the entity under subitem 18(3) and accepted by the entity under paragraph 18(6)(a); or

(b) the word or expression is nominated by the Registrar in relation to the business name by notification to the entity under subitem 18(3) and taken to have been accepted by the entity under subitem 18(7); or

(c) the word or expression is nominated by the entity in relation to the business name by notification under paragraph 18(6)(b) and accepted by the Registrar under subitem 18(8); or

(d) in a case where an alternative word or expression is nominated in relation to the business name by the entity under paragraph 18(6)(b) and rejected by the Registrar under subitem 18(8)âthe word or expression is specified in the Registrarâs notification under subitem 18(9).

20 The Registrar must record the distinguishing word or expression

(1) The Registrar must record the distinguishing word or expression that relates to a business or businesses carried on by an entity under a business name registered to the entity.

(2) However, the distinguishing word or expression does not form part of the business name.

(3) The Registrar may remove the record of a distinguishing word or expression in relation to a business name if the Registrar is reasonably satisfied that the removal would not lead to confusion about who is carrying on a business or businesses under that business name.

(4) If the Registrar removes the record, the Registrar must notify the following entities of the removal:

(a) the entity to whom the business name is registered;

(b) each entity for whom the Registrar has contact details to whom the business name, or a nearly identical business name, was formerly registered.

(5) The Registrar may also notify any other entity of the removal of the distinguishing word or expression if the Registrar is reasonably satisfied that the other entityâs interests might be affected by the removal.

347 Item 21 of Schedule 1

Omit âentered on the Business Names Registerâ, substitute ârecorded by the Registrarâ.

348 Subitem 22(2) of Schedule 1

Omit âASIC mustâ, substitute âThe Registrar mustâ.

349 Paragraph 22(2)(a) of Schedule 1

Omit âlodges a request with ASIC, in the prescribed form and manner,â, substitute ârequests the Registrarâ.

350 After subitem 22(2) of Schedule 1

Insert:

(2A) The request must meet any requirements of the data standards.

351 Item 26 of Schedule 1

Repeal the item.

352 Item 27 of Schedule 1 (table item 3, column 2)

Omit âSubitem 18(9) â, substitute âSubitem 18(8)â.

353 Item 27 of Schedule 1 (table item 4, column 2)

Omit âParagraph 18(10)(b)â, substitute âParagraph 18(9)(b)â.

354 Item 27 of Schedule 1 (cell at table item 5, column 1)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Removing the record of a word or expression to distinguish an entity

355 Item 28 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the heading)

Add âmade by ASICâ.

356 After item 28 of Schedule 1

Insert:

28A Internal review of certain decisions made by the Registrar

(1) If a reviewable decision is made by the Registrar other than as a delegate of the Minister, an entity on whose application the decision is reviewable may apply to the Registrar (the review body) for review of the decision. The application must meet any requirements of the data standards.

(2) If a reviewable decision is made by the Registrar as a delegate of the Minister, an entity on whose application the decision is reviewable may apply to the Minister (the review body) for review of the decision.

(3) An application under subitem (2):

(a) must set out the reasons for making the application; and

(b) must be in the prescribed form; and

(4) An application under subitem (1) or (2) must be made within 28 days after the entity is notified of the decision.

(5) Despite subitem (4), an application for review may be made within such longer period as the review body allows.

(6) After an application for review is made, the review body must review the decision and:

(a) affirm the decision under review; or

(b) vary the decision under review; or

(7) A decision of the review body under subitem (6) takes effect:

(a) on a day, provided in the decision, that is after the decision is made; or

(b) if a day is not so providedâon the day on which the decision is made.

(8) If the Registrar, as the review body, has not decided an application by an entity for review within 28 days after the application is made, the entity may, at any time, notify the review body that the entity wishes to treat the decision as having been affirmed. The notification must meet any requirements of the data standards.

(9) If the Minister, as the review body, has not decided an application by an entity for review within 60 days after the application is made, the entity may, at any time, notify the review body, in writing, that the entity wishes to treat the decision as having been affirmed.

(10) For the purposes of item 29, if an entity gives a notification under subitem (8) or (9), the review body is taken to have refused the entityâs application on the day on which the notification or notice is given.

357 Subitem 29(1) of Schedule 1

Omit all the words after âbeen madeâ, substitute:

by:

(a) ASIC or the Minister under item 28; or

(b) the Registrar or the Minister under item 28A.

358 Subitem 29(2) of Schedule 1

Omit all the words after âsubitem 28(1)â, substitute âor could have made an application under subitem 28A(1), as the case requiresâ.

359 At the end of the Act

Add:

Schedule 3âTransitional provisions relating to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Act 2019

1 Application of amendments relating to the Business Names Register

The amendments made by items 102 and 104 to 358 of Schedule 5 to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Act 2019 apply on and after the day (the appointment day) the Minister appoints, under section 62A of the Business Names Registration Act, a Commonwealth body to be the Registrar.

2 Liability for damages

Section 78 of the Business Names Registration Act, as in force immediately before the appointment day, continues to apply, on and after that day, in relation to an act done or omitted to be done before that day by ASIC or a person mentioned in paragraphs (c) to (e) of that section.

3 Delegation of prescribed functions and powers

A delegation of functions or powers by the Minister in force under section 80 of the Business Names Registration Act immediately before the appointment day continues in force (and may be dealt with) on and after that day as if the delegation were a delegation to the Registrar.

4 Notice nominating or withdrawing nomination of principal contact

A notice that:

(a) nominates, or withdraws the nomination of, a person as the principal contact in relation to an entity under section 82, 84, 86 or 87 of the Business Names Registration Act; and

(b) is lodged with ASIC before the appointment day;

continues in force (and may be dealt with) on and after that day as if the notice had been lodged with the Registrar.

5 Things started but not finished by ASIC

If:

(a) before the appointment day, ASIC started doing a thing under the Business Names Registration Act or Schedule 1 to this Act as in force immediately before that day; and

(b) immediately before that day, ASIC had not finished doing that thing;

then, on and after that day:

(c) ASIC may finish doing the thing as if the thing were being done by the Registrar in the performance or exercise of the Registrarâs functions or powers; or

(d) if ASIC does not finish doing the thing under paragraph (c)âthe Registrar may finish doing the thing in the performance or exercise of the Registrarâs functions or powers.

Corporations Act 2001

360 Subsection 5H(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(2) A notice must be lodged with the Registrar before the registration day. The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

361 Subsection 5H(3)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

362 Section 9 (definition of ACN)

Omit âby ASICâ, substitute âunder this Actâ.

363 Section 9 (definition of ARBN)

Omit âby ASICâ, substitute âunder this Actâ.

364 Section 9 (definition of ASIC database)

Repeal the definition.

365 Section 9 (definition of Business Names Register)

Repeal the definition.

366 Section 9 (paragraph (b) of the definition of continuous disclosure notice)

Omit âunder section 675 lodgedâ, substitute âlodged under section 675â.

367 Section 9 (note at the end of the definition of director)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

368 Section 9 (definition of extract of particulars)

Omit âby ASICâ, substitute âunder this Actâ.

369 Section 9 (paragraph (a) of the definition of extract of particulars)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(a) some or all of the particulars in relation to the company, scheme or fund that are:

(i) recorded by the Registrar in the performance or exercise of the Registrarâs functions or powers in connection with this Act; or

(ii) recorded in the register or registers maintained by ASIC under subsection 1274(1);

370 Section 9 (definition of lodge)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

lodge means:

(a) if the context mentions ASICâlodge with ASIC in this jurisdiction; or

(b) if the context mentions the Registrarâlodge with the Registrar in this jurisdiction; or

371 Section 9 (definition of offer information statement)

Omit âwith ASICâ, substitute âunder this Actâ.

372 Section 9 (note to the definition of Product Disclosure Statement)

After âlodgementâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

373 Section 9 (definition of profile statement)

Omit âwith ASICâ, substitute âunder this Actâ.

374 Section 9 (definition of prospectus)

Omit âwith ASICâ, substitute âunder this Actâ.

375 Section 9 (definition of responsible entity)

Omit âASICâsâ, substitute âthe Registrarâsâ.

376 Section 9 (definition of return of particulars)

Omit âby ASICâ, substitute âunder this Actâ.

377 Section 9 (paragraph (a) of the definition of return of particulars)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(a) some or all of the particulars in relation to the company, scheme or fund that are:

(i) recorded by the Registrar in the performance or exercise of the Registrarâs functions or powers in connection with this Act; or

(ii) recorded in the register or registers maintained by ASIC under subsection 1274(1);

378 Subparagraph 88A(1)(a)(i)

Omit âlodged or is required by or under this Act or the ASIC Act to be lodgedâ, substitute âlodged, or is required by or under this Act or the ASIC Act to be lodged, with ASIC or the Registrarâ.

379 Subsection 100(1)

After âlodgedâ, insert â(with ASIC or the Registrar)â.

380 At the end of section 100

Add:

(3) The Registrar may require a person who has lodged with the Registrar a notice or application that includes a statement under paragraph (1)(d) to produce to the Registrar the consent referred to in the statement.

381 Section 106 (heading)

Omit âCommission delegateâ, substitute âdelegatesâ.

382 Section 106

Before âForâ, insert â(1)â.

383 At the end of section 106

Add:

(2) For the purpose of the performance of a function, or the exercise of a power, under this Act by a person to whom the Registrar has delegated functions or powers, a reference to the Registrar in a provision of this Act relating to the performance of the function, or the exercise of the power, includes a reference to the delegate.

Note: For delegations by the Registrar, see section 1270D.

384 Paragraphs 109X(1)(c) and (d)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

385 Subsection 109X(2)

Omit âASIC under subsection 5H(2), 117(2), 205B(1) or (4) or 601BC(2)â, substitute âthe Registrar under section 5H, 117, 205B or 601BCâ.

386 Paragraph 111AF(1)(a)

Omit âwith ASICâ.

387 Paragraph 1.1 of the small business guide in Part 1.5

Omit âASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission)â, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

388 Paragraph 1.10 of the small business guide in Part 1.5

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

389 Paragraph 3.2 of the small business guide in Part 1.5

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

390 Paragraph 3.2 of the small business guide in Part 1.5

Omit âform with ASIC. The formâ, substitute âwith the Registrar. The applicationâ.

391 Paragraph 3.2 of the small business guide in Part 1.5

Omit âASICâ (last occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

392 Paragraphs 3.3, 3.7, 3.8 and 3.9 of the small business guide in Part 1.5

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

393 Paragraph 4.1 of the small business guide in Part 1.5

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

394 Paragraph 4.2 of the small business guide in Part 1.5

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

395 Paragraph 4.2 of the small business guide in Part 1.5

Omit âon ASICâs databaseâ, substitute âby the Registrarâ.

396 Paragraph 4.2 of the small business guide in Part 1.5

Omit âASIC on a printed form or, if an agreement is in place to lodge electronically, in accordance with the agreementâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

397 Paragraph 4.2 of the small business guide in Part 1.5

Omit â, 352â.

398 Paragraph 4.3 of the small business guide in Part 1.5

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrar (on behalf of the Commonwealth)â.

399 Paragraph 4.4 of the small business guide in Part 1.5 (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

400 Paragraph 4.4 of the small business guide in Part 1.5

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

401 Paragraph 4.4 of the small business guide in Part 1.5 (table, heading to column headed âthe company must notify ASIC of the change...â)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

402 Paragraph 4.4 of the small business guide in Part 1.5 (table item 4, column headed âthe company must notify ASIC of the change...â)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

403 Paragraph 5.1 of the small business guide in Part 1.5

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

404 Paragraph 5.1 of the small business guide in Part 1.5

Omit âASICâ (third and fourth occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

405 Paragraph 5.4 of the small business guide in Part 1.5

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

406 Paragraph 6.1 of the small business guide in Part 1.5

Omit âASIC cancels the companyâs registrationâ, substitute âthe Registrar deregisters the companyâ.

407 Paragraph 10.3 of the small business guide in Part 1.5

Omit âASICâ (last occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

408 Paragraph 12.6 of the small business guide in Part 1.5 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

12.6 Deregistration of a company

409 Paragraph 12.6 of the small business guide in Part 1.5

Omit âon the register until ASIC cancels the companyâs registrationâ, substitute âthe Registrar deregisters the companyâ.

410 Subsection 111L(1) (table item 1, column 2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

411 Subsection 111L(1) (table item 2, column 2)

Omit âASIC may direct company to lodge consolidated constitutionâ, substitute âDirecting company to lodge consolidated constitution with ASIC or the Registrarâ.

412 Subsection 111L(1) (table item 4, column 2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

413 Subsection 111L(1) (table item 11, column 2)

Omit âASICâ.

414 Subsection 111L(1) (table item 13, column 2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

415 Subsections 111N(1), (2), (3) and (4)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

416 Subsection 117(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

417 Subsection 117(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

Contents of the application

(2) The application must meet any requirements of the data standards.

(2A) Without limiting subsection (2), the application must specify the State or Territory in this jurisdiction in which the company is to be taken to be registered.

418 Subsection 117(4)

Repeal the subsection.

419 Subsection 117(5)

Omit âhave the consents and agreements referred to in subsection (2) when the application is lodgedâ, substitute â, when the application is lodged, have any consents and agreements required by the data standards in relation to applications under this sectionâ.

420 Section 118 (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

421 Subsection 118(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

422 Paragraph 118(1)(c)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

423 Subsection 118(1) (note)

Omit âsubsection 1274(7A)â, substitute âsection 1274AAAâ.

424 Subsection 118(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

The Registrar must record registration

(2) The Registrar must make a record of the registration.

425 Subparagraph 119A(2)(a)(i)

Omit âparagraph 117(2)(n)â, substitute âsubsection 117(2A)â.

426 Subparagraph 119A(2)(a)(ii)

Omit âparagraph 601BC(2)(o)â, substitute âsubsection 601BC(3)â.

427 Subsection 119A(2) (note 1)

Repeal the note.

428 Subsection 129(2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

429 Section 130 (heading)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

430 Section 130

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

431 At the end of paragraph 136(1)(a)

Add âwith the Registrarâ.

432 Subsection 136(5)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

433 After subsection 136(5)

Insert:

(5A) The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

434 Section 138

Repeal the section, substitute:

138 ASIC may direct company to lodge consolidated constitution

ASIC may do either or both of the following:

(a) direct a company to lodge a consolidated copy of its constitution with ASIC;

(b) direct a company to lodge a consolidated copy of its constitution with the Registrar.

435 Subsection 142(1) (note 2)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

436 Subsection 142(2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

437 Subsection 142(2)

Omit âbe in the prescribed formâ, substitute âmeet any requirements of the data standardsâ.

438 Section 143 (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

439 Subsection 143(1)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

440 Subsection 143(1) (note)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

441 Subsections 143(2) and (3)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

442 Paragraph 145(2)(a)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

443 Paragraph 145(2)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

444 Subsection 145(3)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

445 Subsection 145(3)

Omit âbe in the prescribed formâ, substitute âmeet any requirements of the data standardsâ.

446 Subsection 146(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

447 Subsection 146(1)

Omit âbe in the prescribed formâ, substitute âmeet any requirements of the data standardsâ.

448 Subsection 146A(1)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

449 Subsection 146A(2)

Omit âin the prescribed formâ, substitute âwith the Registrarâ.

450 At the end of section 146A

Add:

(3) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

451 Paragraph 147(1)(b)

Omit âon the Business Names Registerâ, substitute âunder the Business Names Registration Act 2011â.

452 Subsections 147(3) and (4) (note)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

453 Subsection 150(2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

454 At the end of subsection 150(2)

Add:

The notification must meet any requirements of the data standards.

455 Subsection 151(2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

456 After subsection 151(2)

Insert:

(2AAA) The notification must meet any requirements of the data standards.

457 Subsection 151(2AA)

Omit âto notify ASIC as soon as practicable of the modificationâ, substitute âto give ASIC, as soon as practicable, a notification of the modification that meets any requirements of the data standardsâ.

458 Subsection 151(3)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

459 Paragraph 151(3)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

460 Subsection 152(1)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(1) A person may lodge an application with the Registrar to reserve a name for a company. If the name is available, the Registrar must reserve it.

Note: For available names, see section 147.

(1A) The application must meet any requirements of the data standards.

461 Subsection 152(2)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

462 At the end of subsection 152(2)

Add âThe applicantâs request must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

463 Subsection 152(3)

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âThe Registrarâ.

464 Subsection 152(3)

Omit âASICâ (second occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

465 At the end of subsection 152(3)

Add âThe applicantâs request must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

466 Paragraph 157(1)(b)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(b) lodge an application with the Registrar that meets any requirements of the data standards.

467 Subsections 157(2) and (3), 157A(1) and 157A(3) to (7)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

468 Section 158 (heading)

Omit âASICâs powerâ, substitute âPowerâ.

469 Subsection 158(1)

Omit âASIC may direct a company in writingâ, substitute âThe Registrar may direct a companyâ.

470 Subsections 158(3) and (4)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

471 Section 159 (heading)

Omit âASICâs powerâ, substitute âPowerâ.

472 Subsection 159(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

473 Paragraph 159(1)(c)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

474 Subsection 159(2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

475 Section 160 (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

476 Section 160 (note)

Omit âsubsection 1274(7A)â, substitute âsection 1274AAAâ.

477 Section 160

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

478 Subsection 161A(6A)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

479 Subsection 161A(6A)

Omit âbe in the prescribed formâ, substitute âmeet any requirements of the data standardsâ.

480 Subsections 162(3) and 163(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

481 Subparagraph 163(2)(c)(i)

Omit âin the prescribed formâ.

482 Subsection 163(2) (notes 1 and 2)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

483 After subsection 163(2)

Insert:

(2A) An assent of a kind mentioned in subparagraph (2)(c)(i) must meet any requirements of the data standards.

484 Section 164 (heading)

Omit âASIC changesâ, substitute âChanges toâ.

485 Subsection 164(1)

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âThe Registrarâ.

486 Paragraphs 164(1)(a) and (b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

487 Subsection 164(2)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

488 Subsection 164(3)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(3) The notice that the Registrar intends to alter the details of the companyâs registration:

(a) must be included in the records of the Registrar; and

(b) must be made accessible to the public; and

(c) must meet any requirements of the data standards that relate to the notice (including requirements relating to including the notice in the records of the Registrar and making the notice accessible to the public); and

(d) without limiting paragraph (c), must state that the Registrar will alter the details of the companyâs registration 1 month after the notice has been made accessible to the public unless an order by a court or the Administrative Appeals Tribunal prevents it from doing so.

489 Subsections 164(4) and (5)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

490 Subsection 164(6)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

491 Subsection 164(6) (note)

Omit âsubsection 1274(7A)â, substitute âsection 1274AAAâ.

492 Subsection 164(7)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

493 Subsection 164(7) (note)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

494 Subsection 164(7) (note)

Omit âsubsection 1274(7A)â, substitute âsection 1274AAAâ.

495 Subsection 165(3)

After âASIC mayâ, insert âdirect the Registrar toâ.

496 At the end of subsection 165(3)

Add âThe Registrar must comply with the direction.â.

497 Subsection 165(4)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

498 Subsection 165(5)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

499 Subsection 165(5) (note)

Omit âsubsection 1274(7A)â, substitute âsection 1274AAAâ.

500 Paragraphs 172(1)(d) and (1A)(d)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

501 Subsection 172(2) (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

502 Subsection 172(2)

Omit âwith ASICâ, substitute âwith the Registrarâ.

503 Subsection 175(3)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

504 Subsection 178A(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

505 Subsection 178A(1)

Omit âand in the prescribed form,â.

506 At the end of subsection 178A(1)

Add:

The notification must meet any requirements of the data standards.

507 Subsection 178C(1)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

508 Section 178D (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

509 Section 178D

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

510 Section 178D (table heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

511 Section 178D (table, heading to column headed âThe company must notify ASIC within this time...â)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

512 Section 178D (table items 1 to 3, column headed âThe company must notify ASIC within this time...â)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

513 Section 178D (table item 3, column headed âThe company must notify ASIC within this time...â)

Omit âof the particulars of the issueâ.

514 Section 178D (table item 4, column headed âThe company must notify ASIC within this time...â)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

515 Paragraphs 188(1)(f), (h) and (i)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

516 Subsection 199A(3)

Omit âASIC orâ (wherever occurring), substitute âASIC, the Registrar orâ.

517 Subsection 201K(5) (note)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

518 Section 201L (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

519 Section 201L

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

520 Subsection 201M(2) (note)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

521 Section 201S

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

522 Section 204D (note 1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

523 Subsection 204E(2) (note)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

524 Section 205A (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

525 Subsection 205A(1)

Omit âASIC writtenâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

526 Subsection 205A(1)

Omit âbe in the prescribed formâ, substitute âmeet any requirements of the data standardsâ.

527 Subsection 205A(2) (note)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

528 Section 205B (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

529 Subsection 205B(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

530 Subsection 205B(1)

Omit âbe in the prescribed formâ, substitute âmeet any requirements of the data standardsâ.

531 Subsection 205B(2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

532 Subsection 205B(2)

Omit âbe in the prescribed formâ, substitute âmeet any requirements of the data standardsâ.

533 Subsection 205B(3)

Repeal the subsection.

534 Subsection 205B(4)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

535 Subsection 205B(4)

Omit âbe in the prescribed formâ, substitute âmeet any requirements of the data standardsâ.

536 Subsection 205B(5)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

537 Subsection 205B(5)

Omit âbe in the prescribed formâ, substitute âmeet any requirements of the data standardsâ.

538 Paragraphs 205B(6)(b) and 205D(2)(b) and (3)(a) and (b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

539 Subsection 205D(3)

Omit âbe in the prescribed formâ, substitute âmeet any requirements of the data standardsâ.

540 Subsection 205D(4)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

541 Section 205E (heading)

Omit âASICâsâ, substitute âthe Registrarâsâ.

542 Subsection 205E(1)

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âThe Registrarâ.

543 Subsection 205E(1)

Omit âASICâ (second occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

544 Subsection 205E(2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

545 Subsections 206A(1) and (2) (note)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

546 Subsection 206G(2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

547 Subsection 206G(2)

Omit âbe in the prescribed formâ, substitute âmeet any requirements of the data standardsâ.

548 Subsection 206G(4)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

549 At the end of section 206G

Add:

(6) Lodgement of a document with the Registrar under this section must meet any requirements of the data standards.

550 Subsections 206GA(2) and (3)

Repeal the subsections, substitute:

Notice lodged with the Registrar before leave application

(2) If the person lodges a notice with the Registrar under subsection 206G(2), the Registrar must give the ACCC and ASIC a copy of the notice.

Leave orders

(3) If the person lodges a copy of an order with the Registrar under subsection 206G(4), the Registrar must give the ACCC and ASIC a copy of the order.

551 Section 226

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

552 Subsection 235(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

553 Subparagraph 246C(5)(b)(ii)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

554 Subsection 246D(6)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

555 Section 246F (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

556 Subsection 246F(1)

Omit âASIC a notice in the prescribed formâ, substitute âthe Registrar a noticeâ.

557 After paragraph 246F(1)(b)

Insert:

The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

558 Subsection 246F(3)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

559 At the end of subsection 246F(3)

Add:

The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

560 Paragraphs 247C(2)(a) and 249A(5)(b)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

561 Subsection 249B(2)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

562 Paragraphs 251A(5)(c) and 253M(3)(c)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

563 Subsection 254B(1) (note 1)

Omit âASIC by a notice in the prescribed form (see subsection 246F(1))â, substitute âthe Registrar by a notice that meets the requirements of the data standards (see subsections 246F(1) and(2))â.

564 Subsection 254B(1) (note 2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

565 Subsections 254E(2), 254H(4) and 254N(2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

566 Section 254X (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

567 Subsection 254X(1)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(1) Within 28 days after issuing shares, a company must give a notice to the Registrar. The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

568 Subsection 254X(2)

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

569 Subsection 254X(3) (note)

Repeal the note.

570 Section 254Y (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

571 Subsection 254Y(1)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(1) Within 1 month after shares are cancelled, the company must give a notice to the Registrar. The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

572 Subsection 256C(3)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

573 Subsection 256C(5) (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

574 Subsection 256C(5)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

575 At the end of section 256C

Add:

(6) Lodgement of a document with the Registrar under this section must meet any requirements of the data standards.

576 Subsection 257B(1) (table)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

577 Subsection 257C(3) (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

578 Subsection 257C(3)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

579 At the end of section 257C

Add:

(4) The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

580 Subsection 257D(3) (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

581 Subsection 257D(3)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

582 At the end of subsection 257D(3)

Add:

The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

583 Section 257E (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

584 Section 257E

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

585 At the end of section 257E

Add:

The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

586 Subsection 257F(2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

587 After paragraph 257F(2)(b)

Insert:

The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

588 Subsection 257H(3) (note)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

589 Paragraph 260A(1)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

590 Subsection 260B(5) (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

591 Subsections 260B(5) and (6)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

592 Subsection 260B(5)

Omit âin the prescribed formâ.

593 After subsection 260B(6)

Insert:

(6A) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

594 Subsection 260B(7)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

595 At the end of section 260B

Add:

Requirements for lodgement

(8) Lodgement of a document under this section must meet any requirements of the data standards.

596 Section 283BC (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

597 Subsection 283BC(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

598 Paragraph 283BC(1)(b)

Omit âprescribed by the regulationsâ, substitute ârequired by the data standardsâ.

599 Subsection 283BC(2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

600 Subsection 283BC(3)

Omit âbe in the prescribed formâ, substitute âmeet any requirements of the data standardsâ.

601 Section 283BCA

Repeal the section, substitute:

283BCA Record of trustees for debenture holders

The Registrar must maintain a record of trustees for debenture holders.

602 Section 283BF (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

603 Paragraph 283BF(1)(b)

Omit âASIC (see section 351)â, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

604 At the end of subsection 283BF(1)

Add:

The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

605 Section 283BG (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

606 Subsection 285(1) (table item 5, column headed âsteps â)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

607 Subsection 289(2)

Omit âASIC written notice in the prescribed formâ, substitute âthe Registrar noticeâ.

608 At the end of subsection 289(2)

Add âThe notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

609 Paragraphs 292(2)(b) and 302(c)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

610 Section 302 (note 2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

611 Division 5 of Part 2M.3 (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

612 Section 319 (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

613 Subsection 319(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

614 At the end of subsection 319(1)

Add âThe lodgement of the report must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

615 Section 320 (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

616 Subsection 320(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

617 At the end of subsection 320(1)

Add âThe lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

618 Subsection 321(1)

Omit âASICâ (last occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

619 Subsection 322(1)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

620 At the end of subsection 322(1)

Add:

The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

621 Paragraph 324BB(6)(a)

Omit âon the Business Names Registerâ, substitute âunder section 24 of the Business Names Registration Act 2011â.

622 Paragraph 324BB(6)(b)

Omit âin the prescribed formâ, substitute âthat meets any requirements of the data standardsâ.

623 Paragraph 324DAC(a)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

624 At the end of section 324DAC

Add:

Lodgement of the copy of the resolution must meet any requirements of the data standards.

625 At the end of subsection 329(2)

Add âwith the Registrar. The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

626 Paragraph 329(11)(c)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

627 Paragraph 329(11)(c)

Omit âin the prescribed formâ.

628 Paragraph 329(11)(d)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

629 At the end of section 329

Add:

(12) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

630 Subsection 331AC(7)

Omit âASIC a notice of the removal or resignation in the prescribed formâ, substitute âthe Registrar a notice of the removal or resignation. The notice must meet any requirements of the data standardsâ.

631 Subsection 332A(3)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

632 At the end of subsection 332A(3)

Add âThe lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

633 Chapter 2N (heading)

Omit âASICâ.

634 Subparagraph 345A(1)(a)(ii)

Omit âin a register maintained by ASIC under section 1274â, substitute âunder section 118â.

635 Paragraph 345A(1A)(b)

Omit âin a register maintained by ASIC under section 1274â, substitute âunder section 118â.

636 Subsection 345A(1A)

Omit âdetermined by ASICâ, substitute âdetermined by the Registrarâ.

637 Subsections 345B(1) and (2)

Omit âASICâsâ, substitute âthe Registrarâsâ.

638 Subsection 345B(3)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

639 Section 345C

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

640 Section 346A (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

641 Subsection 346A(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

642 Subsection 346A(2)

Repeal the subsection.

643 Section 346B (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

644 Section 346B

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

645 Section 346B

Omit âprescribed by the regulations for the purposes of this sectionâ, substitute âspecified in the data standards in relation to this sectionâ.

646 Paragraph 346C(3)(a)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

647 Paragraphs 346C(3)(b) and (c)

Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:

(b) must meet any requirements of the data standards; and

648 Subsection 346C(4)

Omit âlodge a prescribed formâ, substitute âgive notice (however described)â.

649 Subsection 346C(5)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

650 Subsection 347A(2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

651 Section 347B (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

652 Subsection 347B(1)

Omit âASIC of that fact, in the prescribed formâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

653 At the end of subsection 347B(1)

Add âThe notification must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

654 Subsection 347B(2)

Omit âASIC of that fact, in the prescribed formâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

655 After subsection 347B(2)

Insert:

(2A) A notification under subsection (1) or (2) must meet any requirements of the data standards.

656 Subsection 347B(3)

Omit âthis sectionâ, substitute âsubsection (1) or (2)â.

657 Paragraph 347C(1)(c)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

658 Section 348A (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

659 Subsection 348A(1)

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âThe Registrarâ.

660 Subsection 348A(1)

Omit âASIC suspectsâ, substitute âthe Registrar suspectsâ.

661 Subsection 348A(1)

Omit âa register maintained by ASIC under subsection 1274(1)â, substitute ârecords maintained by the Registrar in the performance of functions or the exercise of powers under this Actâ.

662 Subsection 348A(2)

Repeal the subsection.

663 Section 348B (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

664 Section 348B

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

665 Section 348C (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

666 Subsection 348C(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

667 Paragraph 348D(2)(a)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

668 Paragraphs 348D(2)(b) and (c)

Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:

(b) must meet any requirements of the data standards; and

669 Subsection 348D(3)

Omit âlodge a prescribed formâ, substitute âgive notice (however described)â.

670 Subsection 348D(4)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

671 Section 349A (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

672 Subsection 349A(1)

Omit âASIC, in the prescribed form andâ, substitute âthe Registrar,â.

673 At the end of subsection 349A(1)

Add âThe notification must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

674 Section 349B

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

675 At the end of section 349B

Add:

The notification must meet any requirements of the data standards.

676 Section 349C

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

677 At the end of section 349C

Add:

The notification must meet any requirements of the data standards.

678 Section 349D

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

679 At the end of section 349D

Add âThe notification must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

680 Subsection 411(10)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

681 After subsection 411(10)

Insert:

(10A) Lodgement of the order must meet any requirements of the data standards.

682 Subsection 412(6)

After âregisteredâ, insert âby the Registrar pursuant to a directionâ.

683 Subsection 412(7)

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

684 Subsection 412(8)

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

685 Subsection 412(8)

After âASIC must notâ, insert âdirect the Registrar toâ.

686 Paragraph 413(1)(d)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

687 Subsection 413(3)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

688 At the end of subsection 413(3)

Add âThe lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

689 Subsection 415(1)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

690 At the end of subsection 415(1)

Add âThe notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

691 Paragraph 422(1)(c)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith ASICâ.

692 Subsection 422(2)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith ASICâ.

693 At the end of subsection 422(3)

Add âwith ASICâ.

694 Subsection 422(4)

After âreportâ (wherever occurring), insert âwith ASICâ.

695 Subsection 422A(3)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

696 Subsection 422A(4)

Repeal the subsection (not including the note), substitute:

(4) The return must:

(a) be lodged with the Registrar within 3 months after the end of the control return year; and

(b) meet any requirements of the data standards.

697 Subsection 422B(3)

Repeal the subsection (not including the note), substitute:

(3) The return must:

(a) be lodged with the Registrar within 1 month after the control of the property of the corporation ends; and

(b) meet any requirements of the data standards.

698 Paragraph 426(a)

After âlodgesâ, insert âwith ASIC or the Registrarâ.

699 Subsections 427(1) to (2)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

700 Subsection 427(2)

Omit âin the prescribed formâ.

701 Subsection 427(3)

Omit âlodge notice in the prescribed formâ, substitute âlodge with the Registrar noticeâ.

702 Subsection 427(4)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

703 At the end of section 427

Add:

(5) A notice lodged under this section must meet any requirements of the data standards.

704 At the end of subsections 429(4) and (5)

Add âwith the Registrar. The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

705 Subsection 432(2)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

706 Paragraph 434(1)(a)

After âdocumentâ, insert âwith ASIC or the Registrarâ.

707 Section 434H (at the end of the heading)

Add âor the Registrarâ.

708 At the end of subsection 434H(1)

Add âor the Registrarâ.

709 Subsection 436DA(4A)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

710 After subsection 436DA(4A)

Insert:

(4B) The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

711 At the end of subsection 438B(2A)

Add âin the prescribed formâ.

712 Paragraph 438D(1)(c)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith ASICâ.

713 At the end of subsection 438D(3)

Add âwith ASICâ.

714 Paragraph 445FA(1)(e)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

715 Subsection 445FA(2)

Omit âbe in the prescribed formâ, substitute âmeet any requirements of the data standardsâ.

716 Paragraph 446AA(4)(a)

Omit âASIC a written notice in the prescribed formâ, substitute âthe Registrar a noticeâ.

717 After subsection 446AA(4)

Insert:

(4A) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

718 Subsection 446C(7) (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

719 Subsection 446C(7)

Omit âASIC.â, substitute âthe Registrar. The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

720 Subsection 449CA(4A)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

721 After subsection 449CA(4A)

Insert:

(4B) The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

722 Subsection 449CA(6A)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

723 After subsection 449CA(6A)

Insert:

(6B) The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

724 Paragraph 450A(1)(a)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

725 After subsection 450A(1)

Insert:

(1AA) A notice under paragraph (1)(a) must meet any requirements of the data standards.

726 Section 450B

Before âAsâ, insert â(1)â.

727 Paragraph 450B(b)

Omit âin the prescribed form with ASICâ, substitute âwith the Registrarâ.

728 At the end of section 450B

Add:

(2) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

729 Section 450C

Before âAsâ, insert â(1)â.

730 Paragraph 450C(a)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

731 At the end of section 450C

Add:

(2) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

732 Section 450D

Before âWhereâ, insert â(1)â.

733 Paragraph 450D(a)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

734 At the end of section 450D

Add:

(2) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

735 Subsection 461(2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

736 At the end of subsection 461(2)

Add âThe lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

737 Paragraph 465A(1)(a)

Omit ânotice in the prescribed formâ, substitute âwith the Registrar noticeâ.

738 After subsection 465A(1)

Insert:

(1A) A notice lodged under paragraph (1)(a) must meet any requirements of the data standards.

739 Section 470 (at the end of the heading)

Add âwith the Registrarâ.

740 Subsection 470(1)

Omit â(other than ASIC)â.

741 Paragraphs 470(1)(a) to (c)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

742 Paragraph 470(2)(a)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(a) lodge the order with the Registrar; and

743 Subsection 470(3)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(3) A document required to be lodged by subsection (1) or (2) must meet any requirements of the data standards.

744 Subsection 474(3)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

745 At the end of subsection 474(3)

Add âThe lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

746 Paragraph 481(5)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

747 At the end of subsection 481(5)

Add âwith the Registrar. The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

748 Paragraph 482(2A)(b)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

749 Subsection 482(5)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

750 At the end of subsection 482(5)

Add âThe lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

751 Paragraph 489EA(1)(b)

After âdocumentsâ, insert âwith ASIC or the Registrarâ.

752 Paragraph 489EA(3)(a)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

753 Paragraph 489EA(6)(a)

Omit âon ASIC databaseâ, substitute âto the Registrarâ.

754 Subsection 496(7)

Omit âin the prescribed formâ, substitute âwith the Registrarâ.

755 After subsection 496(7)

Insert:

(7A) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

756 Paragraph 497(1)(b)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

757 After subsection 497(1)

Insert:

(1A) Lodgement of the copies must meet any requirements of the data standards.

758 At the end of subsection 497(6)

Add âin the prescribed formâ.

759 Subsection 506(1B)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

760 At the end of subsection 506(1B)

Add âThe lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

761 Subsection 506A(3)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

762 After subsection 506A(3)

Insert:

(3A) The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

763 Subsection 506A(6)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

764 After subsection 506A(6)

Insert:

(6A) The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

765 Subsection 507(11)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

766 At the end of subsection 507(11)

Add âThe lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

767 Subsection 509(1) (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

768 Subsection 509(1)

Omit âwith ASICâ, substitute âwith the Registrarâ.

769 Subsection 509(1)

Omit âASIC mustâ, substitute âthe Registrar mustâ.

770 Subsection 509(2) (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

771 Subsection 509(2)

Omit âthat ASICâ, substitute âthat the Registrarâ.

772 Subsection 509(3)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

773 At the end of subsection 509(3)

Add âThe lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

774 Subsection 510(1A)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

775 At the end of subsection 510(1A)

Add âThe lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

776 Paragraph 533(1)(d)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith ASICâ.

777 Subsections 537(1) and (2)

Omit âin the prescribed formâ (wherever occurring), substitute âwith the Registrarâ.

778 At the end of section 537

Add:

(3) A notice lodged under this section must meet any requirements of the data standards.

779 Subsection 545(3)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

780 Paragraph 568A(1)(a)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

781 After subsection 568A(1)

Insert:

(1A) A notice under paragraph (1)(a) must meet any requirements of the data standards.

782 Paragraph 568B(1)(a)

After âsuch noticeâ (first occurring), insert âwith the Registrarâ.

783 At the end of paragraph 568B(1)(c)

Add âwith the Registrarâ.

784 Paragraphs 568C(3)(a) and (b)

After âlodged notice of the disclaimerâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

785 Subsections 573(1) and (2)

Omit âASIC.â, substitute âthe Registrar. The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

786 Paragraph 579A(3)(a)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

787 Subsection 579A(3)

Omit âbe in the prescribed formâ, substitute âmeet any requirements of the data standardsâ.

788 Paragraph 579B(3)(a)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

789 Subsection 579B(3)

Omit âbe in the prescribed formâ, substitute âmeet any requirements of the data standardsâ.

790 Paragraph 579C(5)(a)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

791 Subsection 579C(5)

Omit âbe in the prescribed formâ, substitute âmeet any requirements of the data standardsâ.

792 Paragraph 579C(6)(a)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

793 Subsection 579C(6)

Omit âbe in the prescribed formâ, substitute âmeet any requirements of the data standardsâ.

794 Paragraph 579C(7)(a)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

795 Subsection 579C(7)

Omit âbe in the prescribed formâ, substitute âmeet any requirements of the data standardsâ.

796 Subsections 579E(13), 579F(3), 579G(8) and 579H(5) and (6)

Omit âASIC.â, substitute âthe Registrar. The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

797 Paragraph 589(3)(a)

Omit âASIC has published in the prescribed mannerâ.

798 At the end of paragraph 589(3)(a)

Add âhas been publishedâ.

799 Subsection 601AA(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

800 After subsection 601AA(1)

Insert:

Application requirements

(1A) The application must meet any requirements of the data standards.

801 Subsection 601AA(3) (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

802 Subsection 601AA(3)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

803 Paragraphs 601AA(4)(a) and (b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

804 Subsection 601AA(4)

Omit âASIC mustâ, substitute âthe Registrar mustâ.

805 Paragraph 601AA(4)(c)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

806 Paragraph 601AA(4)(d)

Omit âin the prescribed mannerâ.

807 Subsection 601AA(4A)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

808 Subsection 601AA(5)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

809 After subsection 601AA(5)

Insert:

(5A) The Registrar must refuse to deregister a company under this section if ASIC notifies the Registrar that ASIC objects to the deregistration.

810 Subsection 601AA(6)

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âThe Registrarâ.

811 Subsection 601AA(7)

Omit âSubsection (6)â, substitute âSubsections (5A) and (6)â.

812 Subsection 601AA(7)

Omit âASICâsâ, substitute âthe Registrarâsâ.

813 Section 601AB (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

601AB Deregistrationâinitiated by the Registrar

814 Subsection 601AB(1) (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

815 Subsection 601AB(1)

Omit âASIC mayâ, substitute âThe Registrar mayâ.

816 Paragraph 601AB(1)(b)

After âdocumentsâ, insert âwith ASIC or the Registrarâ.

817 Paragraph 601AB(1)(c)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

818 Subsections 601AB(1A) and (1B)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

819 Subsection 601AB(2)

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âThe Registrarâ.

820 Subsection 601AB(2)

Omit âASICâ (second occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

821 Paragraph 601AB(2)(b)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith ASIC or the Registrarâ.

822 Subsection 601AB(3)

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

823 Subsection 601AB(3)

Omit âit mustâ, substitute âthe Registrar mustâ.

824 Subparagraph 601AB(3)(a)(iv)

Repeal the subparagraph.

825 After paragraph 601AB(3)(a)

Insert:

(ab) make a record of the proposed deregistration; and

826 Paragraph 601AB(3)(b)

Omit âin the prescribed mannerâ.

827 Subsection 601AB(3A)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

828 Subsection 601AB(4)

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âThe Registrarâ.

829 Subsection 601AB(4)

Omit âASICâ (second occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

830 Subsection 601AB(5)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

831 After subsection 601AB(5)

Insert:

(5A) The Registrar must refuse to deregister a company under this section if ASIC notifies the Registrar that ASIC objects to the deregistration.

832 Subsection 601AB(6)

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âThe Registrarâ.

833 Subsection 601AB(7)

Omit âSubsection (6)â, substitute âSubsections (5A) and (6)â.

834 Subsection 601AB(7)

Omit âASICâsâ, substitute âthe Registrarâsâ.

835 Subsection 601AC(1)

Omit â(1) ASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

836 Paragraph 601AC(1)(c)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

837 Subsection 601AH(1) (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

838 Subsection 601AH(1)

Omit âASIC mayâ, substitute âThe Registrar mayâ.

839 Subsection 601AH(1)

Omit âASIC isâ, substitute âthe Registrar isâ.

840 After subsection 601AH(1)

Insert:

(1AA) The Registrar:

(a) may reinstate the registration of a company if ASIC is satisfied that the company should not have been deregistered; and

(b) must reinstate the registration if ASIC directs the Registrar to do so.

841 Subsection 601AH(1A)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

842 Paragraph 601AH(1A)(a)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

843 Subsection 601AH(2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

844 Paragraph 601AH(3)(a)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

845 Paragraph 601AH(3)(a)

After âsubsection (1)â, insert â, (1AA)â.

846 Subsection 601AH(4)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

Registrar to publish notice of reinstatement

(4) The Registrar must publish notice of a reinstatement.

847 Subsection 601AH(4A)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

848 Subsection 601AH(5)

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

849 Subsection 601AJ(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

850 Subsection 601AJ(2)

Omit âbe in the prescribed formâ, substitute âmeet any requirements of the data standardsâ.

851 Section 601AK (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

852 Section 601AK

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âThe Registrarâ.

853 Section 601AK

Omit âASICâ (second occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

854 Section 601AL (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

855 Subsection 601AL(1)

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âThe Registrarâ.

856 Paragraph 601AL(1)(a)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

857 Subsection 601BC(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

858 Subsections 601BC(2) to (4)

Repeal the subsections, substitute:

(2) The application must meet any requirements of the data standards.

(3) Without limiting subsection (2), the application must specify the State or Territory in this jurisdiction in which the company is to be taken to be registered.

859 Subsection 601BC(5)

860 Subsections 601BC(6) to (9)

Repeal the subsections.

861 Section 601BD (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

862 Subsection 601BD(1)

Omit â, ASICâ, substitute âwith the Registrar, the Registrarâ.

863 Paragraph 601BD(1)(c)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

864 Subsection 601BD(1) (note)

Omit âsubsection 1274(7A)â, substitute âsection 1274AAAâ.

865 Subsection 601BD(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

The Registrar must record registration

(2) The Registrar must make a record of the registration.

866 Subsection 601BJ(3)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

867 Subsection 601BL(1)

Omit â(1)â.

868 Subsection 601BL(1)

Omit âASIC must remove the bodyâs name from the appropriate register kept for the purposes of Division 1 or 2 of Part 5B.2.â.

869 Subsection 601BL(2)

Repeal the subsection.

870 Section 601CB

Repeal the section, substitute:

601CB Application for registration

(1) A registrable Australian body may lodge with the Registrar an application for registration under this Division.

(2) The application must meet any requirements of the data standards.

(3) The Registrar must, subject to this Part:

(a) grant the application and register the body under this Division by making a record of the bodyâs name; and

(b) allot to the body an ARBN distinct from the ARBN or ACN of each body corporate (other than the body) already registered as a company or registered body under this Act.

871 Subsection 601CC(1)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

872 Subsections 601CC(2) to (4)

Repeal the subsections, substitute:

(2) If the Registrar has reasonable cause to believe that a registered Australian body does not carry on business interstate, the Registrar may give the body a notice that:

(a) is to that effect; and

(b) informs the body that, if no response showing cause to the contrary is received within 1 month from the date of the notice, the Registrar will publish notice with a view to cancelling the bodyâs registration.

(3) Unless the Registrar receives, within 1 month after the date of the notice, a response to the effect that the body is still carrying on business interstate, the Registrar may:

(a) give the body a notice informing the body that, at the end of 3 months after the date of the notice, the bodyâs registration will, unless cause to the contrary is shown, be cancelled; and

(b) publish the notice.

(4) At the end of the period specified in a notice given under subsection (3), the Registrar:

(a) may, unless cause to the contrary has been shown, cancel the bodyâs registration; and

(b) if the registration is cancelledâmust publish notice of the cancellation.

(4A) A response by the body showing cause to the contrary for the purposes of paragraph (2)(b) or (3)(a) must meet any requirements of the data standards.

(4B) However, if ASIC notifies the Registrar of its objection to the cancellation, cause to the contrary is taken to have been shown for the purposes of those paragraphs.

873 Subsection 601CC(5)

Omit âwhose name has been struck off the registerâ, substitute âwhose registration has been cancelled under this sectionâ.

874 Subsection 601CC(6)

Repeal the subsection.

875 Subsections 601CC(7) to (9)

Repeal the subsections, substitute:

(7) If the Registrar is satisfied that a bodyâs registration was cancelled as a result of an error on the Registrarâs part, the Registrar may reinstate the bodyâs registration. On reinstatement, the body is taken never to have ceased to be registered under this Division.

(8) A person who is aggrieved by the cancellation of a bodyâs registration may, within 15 years after the cancellation, apply to the Court for the registration to be reinstated.

(9) If, on an application under subsection (8), the Court is satisfied that:

(a) at the time of the cancellation, the body was carrying on business interstate; or

(b) it is otherwise just for the bodyâs registration to be reinstated;

the Court may, by order:

(d) give such directions, and make such provisions, as it thinks just for placing the body and all other persons in the same position, as nearly as practicable, as if the bodyâs registration had never been cancelled.

876 Subsection 601CC(10)

Omit âname is taken never to have been struck offâ, substitute âregistration is taken never to have been cancelled. The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standardsâ.

877 Subsection 601CC(11)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(11) If a bodyâs registration is reinstated under this section, the Registrar must publish notice of that fact.

878 Subsection 601CC(12)

After âa documentâ, insert âwith ASIC or the Registrarâ.

879 Section 601CDA

Omit âwith ASICâ, substitute âwith the Registrarâ.

880 Paragraph 601CDA(b)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

881 Section 601CE

Repeal the section, substitute:

601CE Application for registration

(1) A foreign company may lodge with the Registrar an application for registration under this Division.

(2) The application must meet any requirements of the data standards.

(3) The Registrar must, subject to this Part:

(a) grant the application and register the foreign company under this Division by making a record of the foreign companyâs name; and

(b) allot to the foreign company an ARBN distinct from the ARBN or ACN of each body corporate (other than the company) already registered as a company or registered body under this Act.

882 Subsection 601CF(2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

883 Subsection 601CG(1)

After âlodgesâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

884 At the end of subsection 601CG(1)

Add:

The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

885 Subsection 601CG(2)

Omit â, verified in writing in the prescribed form to be a true copy,â.

886 After subsection 601CG(2)

Insert:

(2A) Lodgement of the copy must meet any requirements of the data standards.

887 Subsection 601CG(4)

Omit all the words after âlodgeâ, substitute âa statement by the local agent. The statement must meet any requirements of the data standardsâ.

888 Subsection 601CH(1)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

889 Subsection 601CK(1)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

890 Subsection 601CK(1)

Omit all the words after âoriginâ.

891 After subsection 601CK(1)

Insert:

(1A) Lodgement of the copies must meet any requirements of the data standards.

892 Paragraphs 601CK(3)(a) to (d)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

893 Subsections 601CK(5), (5A), (6) and (9)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

894 Subsection 601CK(9)

Omit âin the prescribed formâ.

895 At the end of subsection 601CK(9)

Add:

The return must meet any requirements of the data standards.

896 Subsection 601CK(10)

Omit âbe lodgedâ, substitute âmeet any requirements of the data standards and be lodged with the Registrarâ.

897 Subsection 601CL(1)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

898 Subsection 601CL(2)

Omit âWhere ASICâ, substitute âIf the Registrarâ.

899 Subsection 601CL(2)

Omit âASIC must remove the foreign companyâs name from the registerâ, substitute âthe Registrar must cancel the foreign companyâs registrationâ.

900 Subsections 601CL(3) to (5)

Repeal the subsections, substitute:

(3) If the Registrar has reasonable cause to believe that a registered foreign company does not carry on business in this jurisdiction, the Registrar may give the foreign company a notice that:

(a) is to that effect; and

(b) informs the foreign company that, if no response showing cause to the contrary is received within 1 month from the date of the notice, the Registrar will publish notice with a view to cancelling the foreign companyâs registration.

(4) Unless the Registrar receives, within 1 month after the date of the notice, a response to the effect that the foreign company is still carrying on business in this jurisdiction, the Registrar may:

(a) give the foreign company a notice informing the foreign company that, at the end of 3 months after the date of the notice, the foreign companyâs registration will, unless cause to the contrary is shown, be cancelled; and

(b) publish the notice.

(5) At the end of the period specified in a notice given under subsection (3), the Registrar:

(a) may, unless cause to the contrary has been shown, cancel the foreign companyâs registration; and

(b) if the registration is cancelledâmust publish notice of the cancellation.

(5A) A response by the foreign company showing cause to the contrary for the purposes of paragraph (3)(b) or (4)(a) must meet any requirements of the data standards.

(5B) However, if ASIC notifies the Registrar of its objection to the cancellation, cause to the contrary is taken to have been shown for the purposes of those paragraphs.

901 Subsection 601CL(6)

Omit âwhose name has been struck off the registerâ, substitute âwhose registration has been cancelled under this sectionâ.

902 Subsection 601CL(7)

Repeal the subsection.

903 Subsections 601CL(8) to (10)

Repeal the subsections, substitute:

(8) If the Registrar is satisfied that a foreign companyâs registration was cancelled as a result of an error on the Registrarâs part, the Registrar may reinstate the foreign companyâs registration. On reinstatement, the foreign company is taken never to have ceased to be registered under this Division.

(9) A person who is aggrieved by the cancellation of a foreign companyâs registration may, within 15 years after the cancellation, apply to the Court for the registration to be reinstated.

(10) If, on an application under subsection (9), the Court is satisfied that:

(a) at the time of the cancellation, the foreign company was carrying on business interstate; or

(b) it is otherwise just for the foreign companyâs registration to be reinstated;

the Court may, by order:

(d) give such directions, and make such provisions, as it thinks just for placing the foreign company and all other persons in the same position, as nearly as practicable, as if the foreign companyâs registration had never been cancelled.

904 Subsection 601CL(11)

Omit âname is taken never to have been struck offâ, substitute âregistration is taken never to have been cancelled. The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standardsâ.

905 Subsection 601CL(12)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(12) If a foreign companyâs registration is reinstated under this section, the Registrar must publish notice of that fact.

906 Subsection 601CL(13)

After âa documentâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

907 Paragraph 601CL(14)(a)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

908 Section 601CP (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

909 Section 601CP

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

910 Section 601CTA

Omit âwith ASICâ, substitute âwith the Registrarâ.

911 Paragraph 601CTA(b)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

912 Subsection 601CT(2)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

913 At the end of subsection 601CT(2)

Add:

The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

914 Subsection 601CT(3)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

915 At the end of subsection 601CT(3)

Add:

The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

916 Subsection 601CT(4)

Omit âa notice, in the prescribed form, of the change.â, substitute âwith the Registrar a notice of the change. The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

917 Subsection 601CU(1)

Omit all the words after âname,â, substitute âthe Registrar must give the body a certificate of the bodyâs registration under that Division that meets any requirements of the data standardsâ.

918 Paragraph 601CV(1)(b)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

919 Subsection 601CV(1)

Omit âchange, together with such documents (if any) as the regulations require.â, substitute âchange. The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

920 Paragraph 601CX(2)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

921 At the end of subsection 601CX(4)

Add âwith the Registrarâ.

922 Paragraph 601CZC(1)(d)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

923 Section 601CZC(2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

924 After subsection 601CZC(2)

Insert:

(2A) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

925 Subsection 601DA(1)

Omit âin the prescribed form with ASICâ, substitute âwith the Registrarâ.

926 Subsection 601DA(1)

Omit âASICâ (second occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

927 After subsection 601DA(1)

Insert:

(1A) The application must meet any requirements of the data standards.

928 Subsection 601DA(2)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

929 Subsection 601DA(3)

Omit âASIC (first occurring)â, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

930 Subsection 601DA(3)

Omit âASIC (second occurring)â, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

931 At the end of section 601DA

Add:

(4) A request under subsection (2) or (3) must meet any requirements of the data standards.

932 Paragraph 601DC(1)(b)

Omit âon the Business Names Registerâ, substitute âunder the Business Names Registration Act 2011â.

933 Subsections 601DC(3) and (4) (note)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

934 Subsection 601DD(3)

Omit âon the Business Names Registerâ, substitute âunder the Business Names Registration Act 2011â.

935 Section 601DH (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

936 Subsection 601DH(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

937 After subsection 601DH(1)

Insert:

(1AA) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

938 Subsection 601DH(2) (not including the notes)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

939 Subsection 601DH(2) (note 3)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

940 Section 601DJ (heading)

Omit âASICâsâ, substitute âThe Registrarâsâ.

941 Subsection 601DJ(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

942 Subsection 601DJ(3)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

943 Subsection 601DJ(4)

Omit âASIC altersâ, substitute âthe Registrar altersâ.

944 Subsection 601DJ(4) (note)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

945 Subsection 601EB(3)

Omit âASIC must keepâ, substitute âThe Registrar must makeâ.

946 Section 601EC (heading)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

947 Section 601EC

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

948 Section 601FJ (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

949 Subsection 601FJ(1)

Omit âASICâs record of registrationâ, substitute âa record of registration made or held by the Registrarâ.

950 Paragraphs 601FL(2)(a) and (c)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

951 After subsection 601FL(2)

Insert:

(2A) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

952 Paragraphs 601FM(2)(a) and (c)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

953 After subsection 601FM(2)

Insert:

(2A) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

954 Subsections 601FP(3)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

955 After subsection 601FP(3)

Insert:

(3A) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

956 Subsection 601FP(4)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

957 Subsection 601FQ(4)

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

958 Subsection 601FQ(4)

Omit âASICâ (second occurring), substitute âThe Registrarâ.

959 After subsection 601FQ(4)

Insert:

(4A) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

960 Subsection 601GC(2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

961 After subsection 601GC(2)

Insert:

(2A) Lodgement of the copy must meet any requirements of the data standards.

962 After subsection 601GC(3)

Insert:

(3A) The responsible entity must lodge with the Registrar a consolidated copy of the schemeâs constitution if ASIC directs it to do so.

(3B) If the copy is lodged with the Registrar, the lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

963 Subsection 601HE(3)

After âASICâ, insert âor, if ASIC so directs, with the Registrarâ.

964 At the end of section 601HE

Add:

(4) If the copy is lodged with the Registrar, the lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

965 Subsection 601HF(1)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith ASIC or the Registrarâ.

966 After subsection 601HF(1)

Insert:

(1A) If the copy is lodged with the Registrar, the lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

967 Subsection 601HG(7)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

968 At the end of subsection 601HG(7)

Add:

The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

969 Section 601HI

Before âIfâ, insert â(1)â.

970 Section 601HI

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

971 Section 601HI

Omit âASICâ (second occurring), substitute âThe Registrarâ.

972 Section 601HI

Before âthe change compliesâ, insert âASIC is satisfied thatâ.

973 At the end of section 601HI

Add:

(2) The request must meet any requirements of the data standards.

974 Subsection 601KB(5)

Omit âASIC.â, substitute âthe Registrar. The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

975 Subsection 601KE(3)

Omit âASIC.â, substitute âthe Registrar. The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

976 Subsection 601NC(2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

977 After subsection 601NC(2)

Insert:

(2A) The giving of the notice to the Registrar must meet any requirements of the data standards.

978 Subsection 601PA(3)

Omit all the words after âproposedâ, substitute âderegistration to the Registrar and the responsible entityâ.

979 After subsection 601PA(3)

Insert:

(3A) The Registrar must make a record, of the proposed deregistration, and make the notice available to the public.

(3B) Two months after the notice is made available, ASIC may deregister the scheme.

980 Subparagraph 601PB(1)(e)(ii)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith ASIC or the Registrarâ.

981 Paragraph 601PB(2)(c)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

982 After subsection 601PB(2)

Insert:

(2A) The Registrar must, on being notified under paragraph (2)(c), make a record of the proposed deregistration.

983 Paragraph 630(5)(c)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

984 After subsection 630(5)

Insert:

(5A) The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

985 Section 632 (diagram)

Omit â* ASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute â* Registrarâ.

986 Subsection 633(1) (table items 2, 4, 6, 9 and 13, column headed âSteps â)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

987 After subsection 633(1)

Insert:

(1A) Lodgement of a copy of a document under table item 2 or 13 must meet any requirements of the data standards.

(1B) A notice mentioned in table item 4 or 9 must meet any requirements of the data standards.

988 Paragraph 633(4)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

989 After subsection 633(4)

Insert:

(4A) If the notice is lodged with the Registrar, it must meet any requirements of the data standards.

990 Section 634 (diagram)

Omit â* ASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute â* Registrarâ.

991 Subsection 635(1)

After âbid is made.â, insert âLodgement of a copy of a document mentioned in the table must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

992 Subsection 635(1) (table items 5, 7 and 12, column headed âSteps â)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

993 Paragraph 636(1)(e)

Omit âASICâ (first occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

994 Paragraph 636(1)(e)

Omit âASIC takes noâ, substitute âneither ASIC nor the Registrar takesâ.

995 After subsection 636(1)

Insert:

(1A) Lodgement of the bidderâs statement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

996 Paragraph 636(3)(c)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

997 Subsections 637(1) and (2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

998 After subsection 638(1)

Insert:

(1AA) Lodgement of the statement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

999 Paragraph 638(5)(c)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1000 Subsections 639(1) and (2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1001 At the end of subparagraphs 643(1)(c)(i) and 644(1)(c)(i)

Add âwith the Registrarâ.

1002 Paragraph 645(1)(c)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1003 Subsections 645(2), (3) and (4)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1004 Section 646

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1005 Paragraph 647(3)(a)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1006 After subsection 647(3)

Insert:

(3A) Lodgement of a supplementary statement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1007 Subsection 648G(9)

Omit âASIC.â, substitute âthe Registrar. Lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

1008 Paragraphs 649C(1)(a) and (2)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1009 After subsection 649C(2)

Insert:

(2A) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1010 Paragraphs 650C(2)(a) and 650D(1)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1011 After subsection 650D(1)

Insert:

(1A) Lodgement of the notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1012 Paragraph 650D(4)(a)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(a) the notice was lodged with the Registrar on a specified date; and

1013 Paragraph 650D(4)(b)

Omit âASIC takes noâ, substitute âneither ASIC nor the Registrar takesâ.

1014 Paragraph 650F(3)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1015 After subsection 650F(3)

Insert:

(3A) If the notice is lodged with the Registrar, the lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1016 Section 654B

Omit âlodgedâ, substitute âgivenâ.

1017 Paragraph 654C(3)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1018 After subsection 654C(3)

Insert:

(3A) The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1019 Subsection 660B(3)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

1020 Paragraph 661B(1)(a)

Omit âin the prescribed formâ.

1021 At the end of paragraph 661B(1)(a)

Add:

(iii) meets any requirements of the data standards; and

1022 Paragraphs 661B(1)(b) and (d)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1023 Subsection 661B(1) (note)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1024 Paragraph 661B(2)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1025 Subsection 661D(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1026 Paragraph 662B(1)(a)

Omit âin the prescribed formâ.

1027 At the end of paragraph 662B(1)(a)

Add:

(iv) meets any requirements of the data standards; and

1028 Paragraph 662B(1)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1029 Subparagraph 662B(1)(c)(i)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1030 Paragraph 662B(1)(d)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1031 Subsection 662B(1) (note)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1032 Paragraph 662B(2)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1033 Paragraph 663B(1)(a)

Omit âin the prescribed formâ.

1034 At the end of paragraph 663B(1)(a)

Add:

(iv) meets any requirements of the data standards; and

1035 Paragraph 663B(1)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1036 Paragraph 663B(1)(d)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1037 Subsection 663B(1) (note 2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1038 Paragraph 663B(2)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1039 Section 664AA

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1040 Subsection 664C(1)

Omit âin the prescribed formâ.

1041 At the end of subsection 664C(1)

Add:

; and (f) meets any requirements of the data standards.

1042 Paragraphs 664C(2)(a) and (b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1043 Subsection 664C(2) (note)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1044 Subsections 664C(3) and 664E(2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1045 At the end of subsection 664E(2)

Add:

Lodgement of the copy must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1046 Paragraph 664E(3)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1047 After subsection 664E(3)

Insert:

(3A) Lodgement of the list with the Registrar must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1048 Paragraph 665B(1)(a)

Omit âin the prescribed formâ.

1049 At the end of paragraph 665B(1)(a)

Add:

(v) meets any requirements of the data standards; and

1050 Paragraphs 665B(1)(b), (c) and (e)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1051 Subsection 665B(1) (note 2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1052 After subsection 665B(1)

Insert:

Lodgement requirements

(1A) Lodgement of the notice with the Registrar must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1053 Paragraph 665B(2)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1054 Paragraph 666A(2)(a)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1055 Subparagraphs 670A(1)(j)(i) and 670C(1)(c)(i)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

1056 Subsection 670D(6)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

1057 Paragraphs 672DA(2)(d) and (3)(d)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1058 Subsection 672DA(4)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1059 After subsection 672DA(4)

Insert:

(4A) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1060 Subsection 672DA(4) (note)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1061 Subparagraph 675(2)(c)(ii)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1062 Subsection 675(2)

Omit âASIC containing the information.â, substitute âthe Registrar containing the information. The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

1063 Section 705 (table item 2, column headed âType â)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1064 Section 705 (table item 3, column headed âType â)

Omit âASICâ (second occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1065 Subparagraphs 708A(11)(b)(i) and (ii)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1066 At the end of subsection 708A(11)

Add:

Lodgement of the prospectus must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1067 Subsections 709(1) and (1B)

Omit âmaterial already lodged with ASICâ, substitute âmaterial held by the Registrarâ.

1068 Subsection 711(7) (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1069 Paragraph 711(7)(a)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1070 Paragraph 711(7)(b)

Omit âASIC takes noâ, substitute âneither ASIC nor the Registrar takesâ.

1071 Subsection 712(1) (heading)

Omit âlodged with ASICâ, substitute âheld by the Registrarâ.

1072 Subsection 712(1)

Omit âhas been lodged with ASICâ, substitute âis covered by subsection (1A)â.

1073 After subsection 712(1)

Insert:

(1A) This subsection covers a document that:

(a) is held by the Registrar (including a document that was lodged with ASIC); and

(b) may be accessed by the public in accordance with the disclosure framework.

1074 Subsection 712(4)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1075 At the end of subsection 712(4)

Add:

However, the document must satisfy paragraph (1A)(b) and meet any requirements of the data standards.

1076 Paragraph 713(3)(b)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(b) documents lodged with the Registrar in relation to the body may be accessed by the public in accordance with the disclosure framework.

1077 Subparagraphs 713(4)(a)(i) to (iii)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1078 Subsection 713B(5)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1079 At the end of subsection 713B(5)

Add:

Lodgement of the offerâspecific prospectus must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1080 Subsection 713C(1)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1081 After subsection 713C(1)

Insert:

(1A) Lodgement of the document must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1082 Paragraphs 713C(4)(a) and 713D(1)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1083 After subsection 713D(1)

Insert:

(1A) Lodgement of the document must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1084 Subsection 713D(3)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1085 Section 713E (heading)

Omit âlodged with ASICâ, substitute âheld by the Registrarâ.

1086 Subsection 713E(1)

Omit âdocument (the lodged document) that has been lodged with ASICâ, substitute âlodged documentâ.

1087 Subsection 713E(4)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1088 At the end of subsection 713E(4)

Add:

However, the document must satisfy paragraph (b) of the definition of lodged document (in subsection (6)) and meet any requirements of the data standards.

1089 At the end of section 713E

Add:

(6) A lodged document is a document that:

(a) is held by the Registrar (including a document that was lodged with ASIC); and

(b) may be accessed by the public in accordance with the disclosure framework.

1090 Subparagraph 714(1)(e)(i)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1091 Subparagraph 714(1)(e)(ii)

Omit âASIC takes noâ, substitute âneither ASIC nor the Registrar takesâ.

1092 After subsection 714(1)

Insert:

(1A) Lodgement of the copy of the statement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1093 Subparagraph 715(1)(f)(i)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1094 Subparagraph 715(1)(f)(ii)

Omit âASIC takes noâ, substitute âneither ASIC nor the Registrar takesâ.

1095 After subsection 715(1)

Insert:

(1A) Lodgement of the copy of the statement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1096 Subsections 716(1) and (1B)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1097 Paragraph 716(2)(c)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1098 Section 717 (table item 2, column headed âAction required â)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1099 Section 717 (table item 4, column headed âAction required â)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

1100 Subsection 718(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1101 Subsection 718(1) (note 3)

Repeal the note.

1102 Subparagraph 719(1)(c)(i)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

1103 Subsections 719(1) and (1A)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1104 Paragraph 719(2)(c)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1105 Subsection 719(2)

After âdocument mustâ, insert âmeet any requirements of the data standards andâ.

1106 Subsection 719(2)

Omit âASICâ (last occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1107 Subsection 719(3)

After âdocument mustâ, insert âmeet any requirements of the data standards andâ.

1108 Subsections 719(3) to (5)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1109 Subparagraphs 719A(1)(c)(i) and (1)(d)(ii)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1110 Paragraph 719A(1)(e)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1111 Subsections 719A(2) and (3)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1112 Paragraph 719A(4)(c)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1113 Subsection 719A(4)

After âdocument mustâ, insert âmeet any requirements of the data standards andâ.

1114 Subsection 719A(4)

Omit âASICâ (last occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1115 Subsection 719A(5)

After âdocument mustâ, insert âmeet any requirements of the data standards andâ.

1116 Subsection 719A(5)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1117 Subsection 719A(6)

After âdocument mustâ, insert âmeet any requirements of the data standards andâ.

1118 Subsection 719A(6)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1119 Section 720

After âThe lodgementâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

1120 Subparagraph 724(1)(d)(i)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

1121 Subsection 727(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1122 Subparagraphs 728(1)(c)(i) and 730(1)(c)(i)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

1123 Subsection 733(4)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

1124 Subsection 734(4)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1125 Subparagraph 738ZG(9)(b)(i)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

1126 Paragraphs 739(1)(a) and (b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1127 Subsection 792B(5) (note 1)

Repeal the note.

1128 Subsection 792B(5) (note 2)

Omit âNote 2â, substitute âNoteâ.

1129 After subsection 792B(5)

Insert:

(6) However, to the extent that the licensee is required to give the notice and information, to ASIC or the Registrar, under any other provision of this Act, the licensee may comply with subsection (5) by giving the notice and information under that other provision.

1130 Section 792C (heading)

Omit âASICâ.

1131 Subsections 792C(1) and (2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1132 Subsection 792C(3)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(3) The giving of the information must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1133 Subsection 821B(4) (note 1)

Omit âNote 1â, substitute âNoteâ.

1134 Subsection 821B(4) (note 2)

Repeal the note.

1135 After subsection 821B(4)

Insert:

(5) However, to the extent that the licensee is required to give the notice and information, to ASIC or the Registrar, under any other provision of this Act, the licensee may comply with subsection (4) by giving the notice and information under that other provision.

1136 Paragraph 853A(c)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

1137 Subsection 904C(3) (note 1)

Repeal the note.

1138 Subsection 904C(3) (note 2)

Omit âNote 2â, substitute âNoteâ.

1139 At the end of section 904C (after the note)

Add:

(4) However, to the extent that the licensee is required to give the notice and information, to ASIC or the Registrar, under any other provision of this Act, the licensee may comply with subsection (3) by giving the notice and information under that other provision.

1140 Section 910A (definition of recent advising history)

Repeal the definition.

1141 Section 910A (definition of Register of Relevant Providers)

Repeal the definition.

1142 Section 916F (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1143 Subsection 916F(1)

Omit âwith ASIC a written notice (in accordance with subsection (2))â, substitute âa notice with the Registrarâ.

1144 After subsection 916F(1)

Insert:

(1AAA) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1145 Subsection 916F(3)

Omit ânotify ASIC, by lodging a written notice,â, substitute âlodge a notice with the Registrarâ.

1146 After subsection 916F(3)

Insert:

(3A) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1147 Subsection 921J(2) (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1148 Paragraph 921J(2)(b)

Omit âentered on the Register of Relevant Providersâ.

1149 Division 9 of Part 7.6 (heading)

Omit âRegistersâ, substitute âRecordsâ.

1150 Subdivision A of Division 9 of Part 7.6

Repeal the Subdivision, substitute:

Subdivision AâRecords generally

922A Records relating to financial services

(1) The Registrar must maintain records relating to financial services.

Note: The data standards may deal with how the Registrar is to maintain the records.

(2) The regulations may prescribe the fees that a person must pay to the Registrar in relation to access to those records.

Note: For access to these records, see the disclosure framework.

1151 Subdivision B of Division 9 of Part 7.6 (heading)

Omit âthe Register of Relevant Providersâ, substitute ârelevant providersâ.

1152 Sections 922D to 922G

Repeal the sections, substitute:

922D Obligation to notify the Registrar about a person who becomes a relevant provider

(1) A notice must be lodged under this section with the Registrar if a person becomes a relevant provider.

Note: A financial services licensee required to lodge a notice under this section may obtain information from a relevant provider under section 922N.

(2) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1153 Section 922H (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1154 Subsection 922H(1)

Omit â, in accordance with section 922L,â, substitute âwith the Registrarâ.

1155 Paragraph 922H(1)(a)

Omit âin the Register of Relevant Providersâ, substitute â, under section 922Q, in the records maintained under section 922Aâ.

1156 Paragraph 922H(1)(b)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(b) a notice is lodged under section 922D in relation to a relevant provider by a financial services licensee without including the information, required by the data standards, relating to:

(i) the relevant financial products in relation to which the relevant provider is authorised to provide personal advice to retail clients; and

(ii) whether the relevant provider is authorised to provide class of product advice in relation to some or all of those products;

and the information becomes known to the licensee after the notice is lodged.

1157 Subsection 922H(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(2) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1158 Subsections 922L(1) and (2)

After âA noticeâ, insert âlodged with ASICâ.

1159 Section 922M (at the end of the heading)

Add âor the Registrarâ.

1160 Subsection 922M(2)

Repeal the subsection.

1161 Subdivision C of Division 9 of Part 7.6 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Subdivision CâRecording information about relevant providers

1162 Section 922Q

Repeal the section, substitute:

922Q Recording information about relevant providers

The Registrar must enter, in the records maintained under section 922A, details relating to each person who is or was a relevant provider.

Note: The data standards may deal with which details are to be entered in those records.

1163 Section 922R

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

1164 Section 922S

Repeal the section.

1165 Subsection 990B(6)

Omit âwritten notice with ASIC stating that the licensee has made the appointment and specifying the name of the person or firmâ, substitute ânotice with the Registrar. The notice must meet any requirements of the data standardsâ.

1166 Paragraph 990L(3)(b)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1167 Subparagraphs 1012DA(11)(b)(i) and (ii)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1168 Subparagraphs 1013FA(2)(a)(i) and (ii)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1169 Paragraph 1013G(a)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1170 Paragraph 1013I(2)(b)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(b) the Registrar provides access to copies of documents lodged with the Registrar in relation to the scheme.

1171 Subparagraphs 1013I(3)(a)(i) and (ii)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1172 Section 1013J (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1173 Section 1013J

Omit âwith ASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âwith the Registrarâ.

1174 Paragraph 1013J(b)

Omit âASIC takesâ, substitute âASIC and the Registrar takeâ.

1175 Sections 1014J and 1014L

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1176 Section 1015B (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1177 Subsections 1015B(1) and (2) and 1015D(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1178 Subsection 1015D(2)

Omit âASIC, in electronic form,â, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1179 After subsection 1015D(2)

Insert:

(2A) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1180 Subparagraph 1015E(1)(b)(i)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1181 Subsection 1015E(2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1182 Section 1016B (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1183 Paragraph 1016B(1)(a)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1184 Subparagraphs 1018A(4)(c)(i) and (d)(i)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1185 Subparagraphs 1021M(1)(a)(i) and (3)(a)(i)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1186 Paragraph 1072E(10)(a)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1187 Section 1100A (heading)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1188 Subsections 1100A(1) and (2)

After âinformation to ASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1189 Subsection 1100A(2)

After âASICâsâ, insert âor the Registrarâsâ.

1190 Subsection 1200C(5)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1191 Paragraph 1200C(5)(a)

Omit âin the prescribed form (if any)â.

1192 At the end of subsection 1200C(5)

Add:

; and (c) any other documents or information that the data standards require to be lodged.

The notice mentioned in paragraph (a), and the lodgement of that notice and of any document or information mentioned in paragraph (c), must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1193 Paragraph 1200C(6)(b)

Omit âASIC under section 1200Dâ, substitute âthe Registrar under paragraph (5)(b)â.

1194 Subsection 1200C(6)

Omit âmust have lodged with ASICâ, substitute âmust have lodged with the Registrarâ.

1195 At the end of section 1200C

Add:

(7) The lodgement under subsection (6) must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1196 Paragraph 1200D(1)(b)

Omit â(which, if regulations are in force for the purposes of section 1200E, must comply with those regulations)â.

1197 Paragraph 1200D(1)(e)

Omit â, in the prescribed form (if any),â.

1198 Paragraph 1200D(1)(g)

Omit â, in the prescribed form (if any)â.

1199 Paragraph 1200D(1)(h)

Omit âofferor;â, substitute âofferor.â.

1200 Paragraph 1200D(1)(i)

Repeal the paragraph.

1201 Subsections 1200D(2) and (3)

After âa document or informationâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

1202 Section 1200E

Repeal the section.

1203 Subsection 1200G(9)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1204 At the end of subsection 1200G(9)

Add âThe lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

1205 Subsection 1200G(9) (heading to column headed âthe offeror must lodge with ASIC:â)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1206 Subsection 1200G(9) (table items 5 to 7, column headed âthe offeror must lodge with ASIC â)

Omit âin the prescribed form (if any)â.

1207 After subsection 1200G(9)

Insert:

(9A) A notice mentioned in item 5, 6 or 7 of the table must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1208 Paragraph 1200G(11)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1209 Subsection 1200H(2)

Omit âASIC written notice, in the prescribed form (if any),â, substitute âthe Registrar noticeâ.

1210 At the end of subsection 1200H(2)

Add:

The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1211 Paragraph 1200H(3)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1212 Paragraph 1200L(1)(a)

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1213 Paragraph 1200L(3)(a)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1214 Subsection 1200N(1) (table item 1, column headed âIf, in relation to:â, paragraph (c))

Omit â1200D(1)(i)â, substitute â1200C(5)(c)â.

1215 Paragraph 1200R(2)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1216 Section 1200S (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1217 Section 1200S

Before âIfâ, insert â(1)â.

1218 Section 1200S

Omit âASIC written notice, in the prescribed form (if any),â, substitute âthe Registrar noticeâ.

1219 At the end of section 1200S

Add:

(2) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1220 Subparagraph 1213B(5)(a)(iv)

Omit âon the Business Names Registerâ, substitute âunder the Business Names Registration Act 2011â.

1221 Subsection 1274(1)

Omit âmustâ, substitute âmayâ.

1222 Subparagraph 1274(2)(a)(iaa)

Repeal the subparagraph.

1223 Subparagraph 1274(2)(a)(ia)

Omit â(other than subsection 792C(1), section 1015B or section 1015D)â.

1224 Subparagraph 1274(2)(a)(ii)

Omit â1287 (notification of matters by registered auditors),â.

1225 Subparagraph 1274(2)(a)(ii)

Omit â, 30â1 of Schedule 2 (annual liquidator returns)â.

1226 Subparagraph 1274(2)(a)(iva)

Repeal the subparagraph.

1227 Paragraph 1274(2)(b)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(b) require a certificate authorised by this Act to be given by ASIC; or

1228 Subsections 1274(2A) to (2C)

Repeal the subsections.

1229 Subsection 1274(8)

After âASICâ (wherever occurring), insert âor the Registrarâ.

1230 Paragraph 1274(8)(h)

Omit all the words after âsupplementaryâ, substitute:

document be lodged:

(i) with ASIC in the prescribed form; or

(ii) with the Registrar in accordance with any requirements of the data standards.

1231 Subsection 1274(9)

After âASICâ (wherever occurring), insert âor the Registrarâ.

1232 Paragraph 1274(11)(a)

After âlodgingâ, insert âwith ASIC or the Registrarâ.

1233 Subsection 1274(11)

After âASICâ (wherever occurring), insert âor the Registrarâ.

1234 After subsection 1274(15)

Insert:

(15A) If information about a person is held by the Registrar, the Registrar may at any time require that person to give the Registrar information about the person, being information of the kind held by the Registrar.

1235 Subsection 1274(16)

Omit âThe personâ, substitute âA person to whom subsection (15) or (15A) appliesâ.

1236 At the end of subsection 1274(16)

Add âor the Registrar, as the case requiresâ.

1237 Before section 1274AA

Insert:

1274AAA Evidentiary value of certificate of registration

A certificate issued by the Registrar stating that a company has been registered under this Act is conclusive evidence that:

(a) all requirements of this Act for its registration have been complied with; and

(b) the company was duly registered as a company under this Act on the date specified in the certificate.

1238 Section 1274AA (heading)

Omit âRegisterâ, substitute âRecordsâ.

1239 Subsection 1274AA(1)

Omit âASIC must keep a registerâ, substitute âThe Registrar must maintain recordsâ.

1240 Subsections 1274AA(2) and (3)

Repeal the subsections.

1241 Sections 1274A to 1275

Repeal the sections.

1242 Section 1285

Repeal the section, substitute:

1285 Registrar must maintain records of auditors

(1) The Registrar must maintain records of particulars of persons who are registered as auditors, including persons whose registration as an auditor has been suspended.

(2) Maintaining the records may involve removing a record relating to a particular person.

1243 Paragraph 1287(1)(b)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(b) a change occurs in any matter relating to a person who is a registered company auditor;

(i) particulars of which have been recorded by the Registrar; and

(iii) which is specified in the data standards as a matter to which this paragraph applies;

1244 Subsection 1287(1)

Omit â, in the prescribed form,â, substitute âwith the Registrarâ.

1245 After subsection 1287(1)

Insert:

(2) The lodgement under subsection (1) must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1246 Subsection 1287(4)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith ASICâ.

1247 Paragraph 1289(5)(b)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith ASIC or the Registrarâ.

1248 At the end of paragraph 1296(1)(b)

Add âwith ASIC and the Registrarâ.

1249 At the end of subsection 1296(1)

Add âThe lodgement with the Registrar must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

1250 Section 1299E

Repeal the section, substitute:

1299E Registrar must maintain records of authorised audit companies

(1) The Registrar must maintain records of particulars of companies registered as authorised audit companies, including companies whose registration as authorised audit companies has been suspended.

(2) Maintaining the records may involve removing a record relating to a particular company.

1251 Subsection 1299F(3)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(3) An authorised audit company must notify the Registrar if a change occurs in any matter relating to the company:

(a) particulars of which have been recorded by the Registrar; and

(b) which is specified in the data standards as a matter to which this subsection applies.

1252 Paragraph 1299F(4)(c)

Omit âASIC in the prescribed formâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1253 At the end of subsection 1299F(4)

Add:

; and (d) meet any requirements of the data standards.

1254 Paragraph 1299F(5)(a)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(a) details of a matter would be recorded by the Registrar in relation to the company if it were to be registered; and

1255 Paragraph 1301(1)(d)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

1256 At the end of paragraph 1301(1)(d)

Add:

; and (iii) meeting any requirements of the data standards.

1257 Paragraph 1301(4)(b)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(b) either:

(i) the corporation does not lodge with the Registrar notice of the change within 14 days after the change; or

(ii) the notice does not meet the requirements (if any) of the data standards;

1258 Subsection 1304(1)

After âlodgeâ (wherever occurring), insert âwith ASIC or the Registrarâ.

1259 Subsection 1308(2)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1260 Subsection 1308(4)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith ASIC or the Registrarâ.

1261 Paragraph 1308(6)(a)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith ASIC or the Registrarâ.

1262 Section 1310 (heading)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1263 Section 1310

After âhinder ASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1264 At the end of subparagraph 1317AA(1)(b)(i)

Add âor the Registrarâ.

1265 After paragraph 1317AE(2)(a)

Insert:

(ab) is made to the Registrar; or

1266 After paragraph 1317B(1)(b)

Insert:

(ba) the Registrar; or

1267 Paragraphs 1317C(d) and (e)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1268 Paragraph 1317C(k)

After âdocuments etc.â, insert âwith ASIC or the Registrarâ.

1269 Subsection 1317D(1)

After âASIC,â, insert âthe Registrar,â.

1270 Paragraph 1317DAA(2)(b)

After âlodgedâ (wherever occurring), insert âwith the Registrarâ.

1271 Paragraph 1317DAE(1)(j)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1272 Paragraph 1317DAE(6)(b)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1273 Subparagraph 1317DAE(7)(a)(ii)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1274 Subparagraph 1317DAF(3)(b)(ii)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1275 Subsection 1317DAG(2) (table item 3, column headed âIf the disclosing entity fails to:â)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1276 Paragraph 1322(4)(b)

After âASICâ, insert â, or any information recorded by the Registrar,â.

1277 Subparagraph 1325B(1)(b)(iii)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrar (or both)â.

1278 Section 1344

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1279 At the end of subsection 1345A(1A)

Add:

; or (c) the Registrar, a member of the Registrar (if the Registrar is a body with members) or a staff member of the Registrar.

1280 Subparagraph 1351(4)(a)(i)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1281 Paragraph 1354(1)(a)

After âdocumentâ, insert âwith ASIC or the Registrarâ.

1282 Section 1355

Omit âor ASIC, the Minister or ASICâ, substitute â, ASIC or the Registrar, the Minister, ASIC or the Registrarâ.

1283 Section 1360

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1284 After paragraph 1362(a)

Insert:

(ab) imposes on the Registrar a duty to allow the inspection or search of the document, or to make available information; or

1285 Paragraph 1364(2)(m)

After âdocumentsâ, insert âwith ASIC or the Registrarâ.

1286 Paragraph 1366(a)

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith ASICâ.

1287 Paragraph 1366(b)

After âdocumentsâ (first occurring), insert âlodged with ASICâ.

1288 Section 1367

After âbe lodgedâ, insert âwith ASICâ.

1289 Subsection 1389(1)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1290 Section 1392

After âASICâ (first occurring), insert âor the Registrarâ.

1291 Section 1392

Omit âor register it maintainsâ, substitute â, register or records ASIC or the Registrar maintainsâ.

1292 Subsections 1465(3) and 1470(1)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1293 Section 1501B (note)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1294 Section 1546A

Before âInâ, insert â(1)â.

1295 At the end of section 1546A

Add:

(2) A reference in this Part to a provision of this Act as inserted by the amending Act includes a reference to that provision as amended.

1296 Subsection 1546B(3) (note 2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

1297 Subsection 1546E(5)

After âthose sectionsâ, insert â, or in any provisions of the data standards that relate to section 922Q,â.

1298 Subsection 1546G(5) (including the note)

Repeal the subsection.

1299 Sections 1546J to 1546N

Repeal the sections.

1300 Sections 1546P, 1546Q, 1546R and 1546W (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1301 Subsection 1546W(1)

Omit âunder this section, in the prescribed form,â, substitute âwith the Registrar under this sectionâ.

1302 Subsection 1546W(1)

After âwas lodgedâ, insert âwith ASIC or the Registrarâ.

1303 Subsection 1546W(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(2) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1304 Section 1546X (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1305 Subsection 1546X(1)

Omit âunder this section, in the prescribed form,â, substitute âwith the Registrar under this sectionâ.

1306 Subsection 1546X(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(2) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1307 Section 1546Y (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1308 Subsection 1546Y(1)

Omit âunder this section, in the prescribed form,â, substitute âwith the Registrar under this sectionâ.

1309 Subsection 1546Y(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(2) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1310 Section 1546Z (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1311 Subsection 1546Z(1)

Omit âunder this section, in the prescribed form,â, substitute âwith the Registrar under this sectionâ.

1312 Subsection 1546Z(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(2) The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1313 Subsection 1546Z(3)

Omit âmentioned in subsection (2)â, substitute âthe person begins undertaking work and training in accordance with subsection 921B(4)â.

1314 Section 1551 (definition of Register of Liquidators)

Repeal the definition.

1315 Section 1554

Repeal the section.

1316 Subsection 1562(1)

Omit âwith ASIC a notice, in the approved form, relating to the event.â, substitute âwith the Registrar a notice relating to the event. The notice must meet any requirements of the data standards.â.

1317 Section 1599 (heading)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1318 In the appropriate position in Chapter 10

Insert:

Part 10.34âTransitional provisions relating to Schedule 5 to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Act 2019

1646 Application of amendments relating to registers under this Act

The amendments made by items 360 to 1371 of Schedule 5 to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Act 2019 apply on and after the day (the appointment day) the Minister appoints, under section 1270 of this Act, a Commonwealth body to be the Registrar.

1647 Things started but not finished by ASIC

If:

(a) before the appointment day, ASIC started doing a thing under this Act as in force immediately before the appointment day; and

(b) immediately before that day, ASIC had not finished doing that thing; and

then, on and after that day:

(d) ASIC may finish doing the thing as if the thing were being done by the Registrar in the performance or exercise of the Registrarâs functions or powers; or

(e) if ASIC does not finish doing the thing under paragraph (d)âthe Registrar may finish doing the thing in the performance or exercise of the Registrarâs functions or powers.

1648 Register of Liquidators

The Registrar must include in the record maintained under section 15â1 of Schedule 2 details contained, immediately before the appointment day, in the Register of Liquidators formerly established and maintained under section 15â1 of Schedule 2 as in force immediately before the appointment day.

1319 Section 5â5 of Schedule 2 (definition of Register of Liquidators)

Repeal the definition.

1320 Division 15 of Part 2 of Schedule 2

Repeal the Division, substitute:

Division 15âRegistered liquidators

15â1 Recording registration etc. of liquidators

The Registrar must maintain a record relating to persons who are, or have been, registered liquidators.

Note: ASIC notifies the Registrar who should be registered as a liquidator, and whether registrations should be renewed or cancelled: see subsections 20â30(2), 20â75(2) and 40â35(3A).

1321 Subsection 20â30(1) of Schedule 2 (at the end of the note)

Add âor the Registrarâ.

1322 Subsection 20â30(2) of Schedule 2

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(2) ASIC registers the applicant by notifying the Registrar that the applicant should be registered as a liquidator.

1323 Subsection 20â75(2) of Schedule 2

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(2) ASIC renews the registration of the applicant by notifying the Registrar that the applicantâs registration should be renewed.

1324 Subsection 30â1(1) of Schedule 2

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1325 After subsection 30â1(3) of Schedule 2

Insert:

(3A) The lodgement of a return under subsection (1) must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1326 Subsection 35â5(1) of Schedule 2

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1327 Section 40â1 of Schedule 2

After âdocument, to ASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1328 Section 40â1 of Schedule 2

After âgiven to ASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1329 Section 40â1 of Schedule 2

After âto give ASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1330 At the end of subsections 40â5(1) and (6) of Schedule 2

Add âor the Registrarâ.

1331 Subsection 40â10(1) of Schedule 2

After âto ASICâ (wherever occurring), insert âor the Registrarâ.

1332 Paragraph 40â10(2)(a) of Schedule 2

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrar (as the case requires)â.

1333 Paragraph 40â15(6)(a) of Schedule 2

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1334 Subsection 40â15(7) of Schedule 2

Omit âASICâs powerâ, substitute âany power of ASIC or the Registrarâ.

1335 After subsection 40â35(3) of Schedule 2

Insert:

ASIC must notify the Registrar

(3A) ASIC must notify the Registrar of the decision.

1336 Subsection 40â35(4) (heading) of Schedule 2

After ânoticeâ, insert âetc.â.

1337 Subsection 40â35(4) of Schedule 2

After âbusiness daysâ, insert â, or to notify the Registrar under subsection (3A),â.

1338 At the end of subsection 40â55(1) of Schedule 2

Add:

; (i) that the Registrar should publish specified information in relation to the committeeâs decision and the reasons for that decision.

1339 Section 40â65 of Schedule 2

Repeal the section, substitute:

40â65 Giving effect to the committeeâs decision

ASIC and the Registrar (as applicable) must give effect to the committeeâs decision.

1340 Section 40â95 of Schedule 2

Before âIfâ, insert â(1)â.

1341 At the end of section 40â95 of Schedule 2

Add:

(2) ASIC and the Registrar (as applicable) must give effect to the committeeâs decision.

1342 Subparagraph 50â35(2)(b)(v) of Schedule 2

Omit âor ASICâsâ, substitute â, ASICâs or the Registrarâsâ.

1343 Section 55â1 of Schedule 2

After âASICâ, insert âand the Registrarâ.

1344 Section 70â1 of Schedule 2

Omit âASICâ (first and second occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1345 Subsection 70â5(2) of Schedule 2 (note)

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

1346 Subsection 70â5(3) of Schedule 2

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

1347 Paragraph 70â5(4)(a) of Schedule 2

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(a) meet any requirements of the data standards; and

1348 Paragraph 70â5(4)(b) of Schedule 2

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1349 Subsection 70â5(6) of Schedule 2

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

1350 Subsection 70â6(2) of Schedule 2

After âlodgeâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

1351 Paragraph 70â6(3)(a) of Schedule 2

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(a) meet any requirements of the data standards; and

1352 Paragraph 70â6(3)(b) of Schedule 2

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1353 Subsection 70â6(3) of Schedule 2 (note 2)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âThe Registrarâ.

1354 Subsection 70â6(4) of Schedule 2

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith the Registrarâ.

1355 Subdivision F of Division 70 of Part 3 of Schedule 2 (at the end of the heading)

Add âor the Registrarâ.

1356 Section 70â60 of Schedule 2 (at the end of the heading)

Add âor the Registrarâ.

1357 At the end of subsection 70â60(1) of Schedule 2

Add âor the Registrar (or both)â.

1358 Paragraphs 70â60(2)(a) and (b) of Schedule 2

After âproducedâ, insert âto ASICâ.

1359 At the end of paragraph 70â60(2)(c) of Schedule 2

Add âto ASICâ.

1360 After subsection 70â60(2) of Schedule 2

Insert:

(2A) The giving of information, providing of reports or producing of documents to the Registrar as provided for by the Insolvency Practice Rules must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1361 Subsection 70â60(3) of Schedule 2 (note)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1362 Subclause 4(2) of Schedule 4 (heading)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1363 Subclause 4(2) of Schedule 4

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1364 Subclause 4(2) of Schedule 4

After âlodgedâ, insert âwith ASICâ.

1365 Subclause 27(2) of Schedule 4

Omit âASICâ (wherever occurring), substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1366 At the end of subclause 27(2) of Schedule 4

Add:

The lodgement must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1367 Subparagraph 29(4)(a)(ii) of Schedule 4

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1368 Subsection 32(1) of Schedule 4

Omit âASIC must register the disclosure statement ifâ, substitute âThe Registrar must register the disclosure statement if ASIC notifies the Registrar that ASIC isâ.

1369 Paragraph 36(2)(d) of Schedule 4

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1370 Subparagraph 36(2)(m)(i) of Schedule 4

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1371 Subparagraph 36(2)(m)(iii) of Schedule 4

Omit âASIC takes noâ, substitute âneither ASIC nor the Registrar takesâ.

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997

1372 Subsection 30â5(4AA) (note)

Repeal the note, substitute:

Note: The fact that gifts to a recipient are deductible will be recorded by the Registrar.

1373 Paragraph 30â5(4AB)(b)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(b) the *Registrar to keep a record about gifts to the entity or to a fund, authority or institution operated by the entity that are deductible.

1374 Section 30â226

Omit:

If the entity has an ABN, the Australian Business Registrar must state in the Australian Business Register that the entity is a deductible gift recipient.

substitute:

If the entity has an ABN, the Registrar must keep a record of the fact that the entity is a deductible gift recipient.

1375 Section 30â229 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

30â229 Registrar must keep a record of deductibility of gifts to deductible gift recipient

1376 Subsection 30â229(1)

Omit all the words after â*ABN,â, substitute âthe *Registrar must make a record to the effect that the deductible gift recipient is a deductible gift recipient for a specified periodâ.

1377 Subsection 30â229(1) (note 1)

Repeal the note, substitute:

Note 1: The making (or otherwise) of the record does not affect whether you can deduct a gift to the fund, authority or institution.

1378 Subsection 30â229(3)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(3) The *Registrar may remove the record after the end of the period.

1379 Subsection 30â229(4)

Omit â*Australian Business Registrarâ, substitute â*Registrarâ.

1380 Subsection 30â229(4)

Omit âstatement appearing in the *Australian Business Registerâ, substitute ârecord madeâ.

1381 Subsection 30â229(4)

Omit âtrueâ, substitute âaccurateâ.

1382 Paragraphs 30â229(4)(a) to (c)

Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:

(a) alter the record; or

(b) remove the record if it is not accurate; or

1383 Section 30â315 (table item 17A)

Repeal the item, substitute:

17A

Registrar to record deductible gift recipients

section 30â229

1384 Subsection 995â1(1) (definition of Australian Business Register)

Repeal the definition.

1385 Subsection 995â1(1) (definition of Australian Business Registrar)

Repeal the definition.

1386 Subsection 995â1(1)

Insert:

Note: The data standards deal with how the Registrarâs functions and powers are performed and exercised. For example, they may provide for:

(a) the collection of information; and

(b) the manner and form in which information is given to the Registrar; and

(c) the manner and form of communication between the Registrar and persons who give information to the Registrar or seek to access information held by the Registrar.

Registrar has the same meaning as in the A New Tax System (Australian Business Number) Act 1999.

1387 Subsection 995â1(1) (at the end of the definition of taxation law)

Add:

; or (d) the A New Tax System (Australian Business Number) Act 1999 or regulations made under that Act.

National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009

1388 Section 71 (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1389 Subsection 71(1) (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1390 Subsection 71(1)

Omit âASIC a writtenâ, substitute âthe Registrar aâ.

1391 Subsection 71(1)

Omit âsubsection (3)â, substitute âsubsection (1A)â.

1392 After subsection 71(1)

Insert:

(1A) A notice under subsection (1) must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1393 At the end of subsection 71(2)

Add âand in the approved formâ.

1394 Subsection 71(3) (at the end of the heading)

Add âunder subsection (2)â.

1395 Subsection 71(4) (heading)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1396 Subparagraph 71(4)(b)(i)

Repeal the subparagraph, substitute:

(i) a detail (if any) required by the data standards to be included in a notice under subsection (1) changes; or

1397 Subsection 71(4)

Omit âASIC a writtenâ, substitute âthe Registrar aâ.

1398 Subsection 71(5)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(5) A notice under subsection (4) must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1399 Subsection 72(1)

Omit âASICâ, substitute âthe Registrarâ.

1400 Subsection 72(2)

Omit âASIC must give writtenâ, substitute âThe Registrar must giveâ.

1401 Division 2 of Part 5â1 (heading)

Omit âRegistersâ, substitute âRecording informationâ.

1402 Sections 213 and 214

Repeal the sections, substitute:

213 Record keeping

The Registrar must maintain a record of information relating to credit activities.

Note: For access to this information, see the disclosure framework under Subdivision C of Division 1A of Part 5â1.

1403 Subparagraph 227(4)(b)(ii)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1404 Section 233

Omit âor ASIC under this Act, the Minister or ASICâ, substitute â, ASIC or the Registrar under this Act, the Minister, ASIC or the Registrarâ.

1405 Section 236

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1406 Paragraph 237(a)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1407 Section 240 (heading)

After âASICâ, insert â, the Registrarâ.

1408 Subsection 240(1)

After âASIC,â, insert âthe Registrarâ.

1409 Paragraph 240(2)(b)

After âASIC,â, insert âthe Registrarâ.

1410 Subsection 281(1)

After âASICâ (last occurring), insert âor the Registrarâ.

1411 Section 323 (paragraph relating to Division 3)

After âASICâsâ, insert âor the Registrarâsâ.

1412 Division 3 of Part 7â1 of Chapter 7 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Division 3âReview of decisions of ASIC or the Registrar

1413 Section 327 (heading)

After âASICâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1414 Subsection 327(1)

After âASICâ (first occurring), insert âor the Registrarâ.

1415 Section 328

After âASICâ (wherever occurring), insert âor the Registrarâ.

National Consumer Credit Protection (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2009

1416 At the end of the Act

Add:

Schedule 7âTransitional provisions relating to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Act 2019

1 Application of amendments relating to registers under the National Credit Act

The amendments made by items 1388 to 1415 of Schedule 5 to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Act 2019 apply on and after the day (the appointment day) the Minister appoints, under section 212A of the National Credit Act, a Commonwealth body to be the Registrar.

2 Things started but not finished by ASIC

If:

(a) before the appointment day, ASIC started doing a thing under the National Credit Act as in force immediately before that day; and

(b) immediately before that day, ASIC had not finished doing that thing; and

then, on and after that day:

(d) ASIC may finish doing the thing as if the thing were being done by the Registrar in the performance or exercise of the Registrarâs functions or powers; or

(e) if ASIC does not finish doing the thing under paragraph (d)âthe Registrar may finish doing the thing in the performance or exercise of the Registrarâs functions or powers.

Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993

1417 Subsection 10(1)

Insert:

Note: The data standards deal with how the Registrarâs functions and powers are performed and exercised. For example, they may provide for:

(a) the collection of information; and

(b) the manner and form in which information is given to the Registrar; and

(c) the manner and form of communication between the Registrar and persons who give information to the Registrar or seek to access information held by the Registrar.

Registrar has the meaning given by section 21.

1418 Subsection 10(1) (paragraph (rg) of the definition of reviewable decision)

After âRegulatorâ, insert âor the Registrarâ.

1419 At the end of Division 2 of Part 1

Add:

21 Meaning of Registrar

A reference in this Act to the Registrar is a reference to:

(a) if only one Commonwealth body is appointed as Registrar under section 6 of the Commonwealth Registers Act 2019âthat body; or

(c) if more than one Commonwealth body is appointed under that section, and more than one Commonwealth body is appointed under that section with functions and powers in connection with this Act:

(i) if the reference relates to one or more particular functions or powersâany Commonwealth body so appointed with any of those particular functions or powers; or

(ii) otherwiseâany of the Commonwealth bodies appointed under that section with functions and powers in connection with this Act.

1420 Section 128H

Before âIfâ, insert â(1)â.

1421 Paragraph 128H(c)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(c) a change occurs in any matter required to be included in a record of particulars relating to an approved SMSF auditor or suspended SMSF auditor maintained by the Registrar under section 128J; or

1422 Section 128H

Omit âgive to the Regulator, in the approved form, particulars of that eventâ, substitute ânotify the Registrar of the eventâ.

1423 Section 128H (note)

Repeal the note.

1424 At the end of section 128H

Add:

(2) The notification must meet any requirements of the data standards.

1425 Subdivision C of Division 1A of Part 16

Repeal the Subdivision, substitute:

Subdivision CâRegistrar must record certain particulars

128J Particulars relating to approved SMSF auditors etc.

(1) The Registrar must maintain records of particulars relating to the following persons:

(a) a person who is an approved SMSF auditor or suspended SMSF auditor;

(b) a person whose registration as an approved SMSF auditor has been cancelled under section 128E;

(c) a person for whom an order disqualifying a person from being an approved SMSF auditor is in force under section 130F.

(2) Maintaining the records may involve removing a record relating to a particular person.

1426 Subsection 128L(1) (table items 6 to 8)

Repeal the items, substitute:

6	Notifying the Registrar of an event under section 128H within 1 month after the notification was due	The person giving the notification
7	Notifying the Registrar of an event under section 128H more than 1 month after the notification was due	The person giving the notification

1427 Subsections 128L(2) and (4)

After âRegulatorâ, insert â(or, for item 6 or 7 of the table, the Registrar)â.

1428 Subsection 128L(4)

After âRegulatorâsâ, insert â(or, for one of those table items, the Registrarâs)â.

1429 Subsection 128L(5)

Omit â(other than a matter referred to in item 8 of the table in subsection (1))â.

1430 Subsection 128L(6)

After âRegulatorâ, insert â(or, for item 6 or 7 of the table, the Registrar)â.

1431 Section 128M

Repeal the section.

1432 Section 285

After âRegulator,â, insert âthe Registrar,â.

Taxation Administration Act 1953

1433 Subsection 6B(6A)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(6A) For the purposes of subsection (6), if the Commissioner is appointed as the Registrar under section 6 of the Commonwealth Registers Act 2019, the Commissionerâs powers and functions include powers and functions given to the Commissioner in the Commissionerâs capacity as that Registrar.

1434 Subsection 8(1A)

Omit âhis or her capacity as Registrar of the Australian Business Registerâ, substitute âthe Commissionerâs capacity as the Registrar (within the meaning of the A New Tax System (Australian Business Number) Act 1999)â.

1435 Subsections 16â147(5) and (6) in Schedule 1

Repeal the subsections, substitute:

(5) If the Commissioner decides to register the entity, the *Registrar must maintain a record of information relating to registrations under this section.

(6) A record in relation to the registration of an entity is taken to be a notification of the entity for the purposes of subsection (4).

1436 At the end of subsection 16â147(7) in Schedule 1

Add âto register an entityâ.

1437 Subsection 16â148(7) in Schedule 1

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(7) The *Registrar must maintain a record of information relating to cancellations of registrations under this section.

1438 At the end of subsection 16â148(8) in Schedule 1

Add âto cancel an entityâs registrationâ.

1439 Section 426â1 in Schedule 1

Omit â, and entry of the details of endorsement on the Australian Business Registerâ, substitute âand the recording of information about the endorsement by the Registrarâ.

1440 Subdivision 426âC of Part 5â35 of Chapter 5 in Schedule 1 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Subdivision 426âCâRegistrar must record certain statements

1441 Section 426â65 in Schedule 1 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

426â65 Registrar must record certain statements

1442 Subsection 426â65(1) in Schedule 1

Omit âan entity thatâ, substitute âan entityâ.

1443 Subsection 426â65(1) in Schedule 1

Omit â*Australian Business Registrar must enter in the *Australian Business Registerâ, substitute â*Registrar must make a record ofâ.

1444 Subsection 426â65(1) in Schedule 1 (note 1)

Omit âAn entry (or lack of entry)â, substitute âThe recording (or otherwise)â.

1445 Subsection 426â65(2) in Schedule 1

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(2) The *Registrar may remove the record of the statement after the end of the period.

1446 Subsection 426â65(2A) in Schedule 1

Omit â*Australian Business Registrar must also enter in the *Australian Business Registerâ, substitute â*Registrar must also maintain a record ofâ.

1447 Subsection 426â65(2B) in Schedule 1

Omit â*Australian Business Registrar may remove the statements from the *Australian Business Registerâ, substitute â*Registrar may remove the records of the statementsâ.

1448 Subsection 426â65(3) in Schedule 1

Omit â*Australian Business Registrar must take reasonable steps to ensure that a statement appearing in the *Australian Business Registerâ, substitute â*Registrar must take reasonable steps to ensure that a statement recordedâ.

1449 Paragraph 426â65(3)(a) in Schedule 1

Before âstatementâ, insert ârecord of theâ.

1450 Paragraph 426â65(3)(b) in Schedule 1

Omit âstatement from the Registerâ, substitute ârecord of the statementâ.

1451 Paragraph 426â65(3)(c) in Schedule 1

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

1452 Subsection 426â65(4) in Schedule 1

Omit âan entry in the *Australian Business Registerâ, substitute âa recordâ.

1453 Section 426â104 in Schedule 1 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

426â104 Registrar must record public ancillary fund status

1454 Subsection 426â104(1) in Schedule 1

Omit â*Australian Business Registrar must enter in the *Australian Business Register in relation to the fundâ, substitute â*Registrar must make a record ofâ.

1455 Subsection 426â104(1) in Schedule 1 (note 1)

Omit âAn entry (or lack of entry)â, substitute âThe recording (or otherwise)â.

1456 Subsection 426â104(1) in Schedule 1 (note 2)

Omit âAustralian Business Register will also show if a public ancillary fundâ, substitute âRegistrar will also record a statement about a public ancillary fund thatâ.

1457 Subsection 426â104(2) in Schedule 1

1458 Paragraph 426â104(2)(a) in Schedule 1

Before âstatementâ, insert ârecord of theâ.

1459 Paragraph 426â104(2)(b) in Schedule 1

Omit âstatement from the Registerâ, substitute ârecord of the statementâ.

1460 Section 426â115 in Schedule 1 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

426â115 Registrar must record private ancillary fund status

1461 Subsection 426â115(1) in Schedule 1

Omit â*Australian Business Registrar must enter in the *Australian Business Register in relation to the fundâ, substitute â*Registrar must make a record ofâ.

1462 Subsection 426â115(1) in Schedule 1 (note 1)

Omit âAn entry (or lack of entry)â, substitute âThe recording (or otherwise)â.

1463 Subsection 426â115(1) in Schedule 1 (note 2)

Omit âAustralian Business Register will also show if a private ancillary fundâ, substitute âRegistrar will also record a statement about a private ancillary fund thatâ.

1464 Subsection 426â115(2) in Schedule 1

1465 Paragraph 426â115(2)(a) in Schedule 1

Before âstatementâ, insert ârecord of theâ.

1466 Paragraph 426â115(2)(b) in Schedule 1

Omit âstatement from the Registerâ, substitute ârecord of the statementâ.

Part 3âApplication of amendments

1467 Application of amendments relating to the Australian Business Register

The amendments made by items 20 to 101, 1372 to 1387 and 1433 to 1466 of this Schedule apply on and after the day the Minister appoints as Registrar, under section 6 of the Commonwealth Registers Act 2019, a Commonwealth body with functions and powers in connection with the A New Tax System (Australian Business Number) Act 1999.

1468 Application of amendments relating to certain registers under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993

The amendments made by items 1417 to 1432 of this Schedule apply on and after the day (the appointment day) the Minister appoints as Registrar, under section 6 of the Commonwealth Registers Act 2019, a Commonwealth body with functions and powers in connection with the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.

1469 Things started but not finished by ASIC under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993

If:

(a) before the appointment day, ASIC started doing a thing under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 as in force immediately before that day; and

(b) immediately before that day, ASIC had not finished doing that thing; and

then, on and after that day:

(d) ASIC may finish doing the thing as if the thing were being done by the Registrar in the performance or exercise of the Registrarâs functions or powers; or

(e) if ASIC does not finish doing the thing under paragraph (d)âthe Registrar may finish doing the thing in the performance or exercise of the Registrarâs functions or powers.

Schedule 6âDirector identification numbers

Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006

1 After paragraph 21â1(3)(e)

Insert:

(ea) the personâs director identification number, or the fact that the person does not have a director identification number;

2 After paragraph 22â1(4)(d)

Insert:

(da) the personâs director identification number, or the fact that the person does not have a director identification number;

3 After paragraph 23â1(4)(d)

Insert:

(da) the personâs director identification number, or the fact that the person does not have a director identification number;

4 Subsection 304â5(4)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(4) The personal details of a person who is a director, alternate director, secretary or contact person are:

(a) the personâs given and family names; and

(b) all of the personâs former given and family names; and

(d) the personâs address; and

(e) the personâs director identification number, or the fact that the person does not have a director identification number.

Note: For address, see section 304â15.

5 After Part 6â7

Insert:

Part 6â7AâDirector identification numbers

308â1 What this Part is about

Directors of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations, and possibly other officers, are required to have director identification numbers. The Commonwealth Registrar gives director identification numbers on application from those directors or other officers.

Note: For the Commonwealth Registrar, see section 694â120 of this Act.

308â5 Giving and cancelling director identification numbers

(1) The Commonwealth Registrar must, by notifying a person who has applied under section 308â10, give the person a director identification number if the Commonwealth Registrar is satisfied that the personâs identity has been established.

(2) The Commonwealth Registrar must make a record of the personâs director identification number.

(3) The Commonwealth Registrar may, by notifying a person, cancel the personâs director identification number if:

(a) the Commonwealth Registrar is no longer satisfied that the personâs identity has been established; or

(b) the Commonwealth Registrar has given the person another director identification number.

(4) If:

(a) at the time the person is given a director identification number under this section, the person is not an eligible officer; and

(b) the person does not, within 12 months after that time, become an eligible officer;

the personâs director identification number is taken to have been cancelled at the end of the 12 month period.

308â10 Applying for a director identification number

(1) An eligible officer may apply to the Commonwealth Registrar for a director identification number if the officer does not already have a director identification number.

(2) The Commonwealth Registrar may direct an eligible officer to apply to the Commonwealth Registrar for a director identification number (whether or not the officer already has a director identification number).

(3) A person who is not an eligible officer may apply to the Commonwealth Registrar for a director identification number if:

(a) the person intends to become an eligible officer within 12 months after applying; and

(b) the person does not already have a director identification number.

(4) An application for a director identification number must meet any requirements of the data standards.

Note: A person may commit an offence if the person knowingly gives false or misleading information (see section 561â1 of this Act and section 137.1 of the Criminal Code).

308â15 Eligible officers

(1) An eligible officer is:

(a) a director of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation who:

(i) is appointed to the position of a director; or

(ii) is appointed to the position of an alternate director and is acting in that capacity;

regardless of the name that is given to that position; or

(b) any other officer of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation who is an officer of a kind prescribed by the regulations;

but does not include a person covered by a determination under subsection (2) or (3).

(2) The Commonwealth Registrar may determine that a particular person is not an eligible officer. The Commonwealth Registrar must notify the person of the determination.

(3) The Commonwealth Registrar may, by legislative instrument, determine that a class of persons are not eligible officers.

308â20 Requirement to have a director identification number

(1) An eligible officer commits an offence if the officer does not have a director identification number.

Penalty: 25 penalty units.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if:

(a) the officer applied to the Commonwealth Registrar under section 308â10 for a director identification number:

(i) before the day the officer first became an eligible officer (or an eligible officer within the meaning of the Corporations Act 2001); or

(ii) if the regulations specify an application periodâwithin that period, starting at the start of that day; or

(iii) within the longer period (if any) the Commonwealth Registrar allows under section 308â30, starting at the start of that day; and

(b) the application, and any reviews arising out of it, have not been finally determined or otherwise disposed of.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in subsection (2): see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.

(3) Subsection (1) does not apply if the officer became an eligible officer without the officerâs knowledge.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (3): see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.

(4) An offence based on subsection (1) is an offence of strict liability.

Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(5) A person who contravenes, or is involved in a contravention of, subsection (1) contravenes this subsection.

Note 1: This subsection is a civil penalty provision (see section 386â1).

Note 2: Section 694â55 defines involved in.

308â25 Requirement to apply for a director identification number

(1) An eligible officer commits an offence if:

(a) the Commonwealth Registrar, under subsection 308â10(2), directs the officer to apply for a director identification number; and

(b) the officer does not apply to the Commonwealth Registrar under section 308â10 for a director identification number:

(i) within the application period under subsection (2) of this section; or

(ii) within such longer period as the Commonwealth Registrar allows under section 308â30.

Penalty: 25 penalty units.

(2) The application period is the period of:

(a) the number of days specified in the direction; or

(b) if the number of days is not specified in the directionâ28 days;

after the day the Commonwealth Registrar gives the direction.

(3) An offence against subsection (1) is an offence of strict liability.

Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(4) A person who contravenes, or is involved in a contravention of, subsection (1) contravenes this subsection.

Note 1: This subsection is a civil penalty provision (see section 386â1).

Note 2: Section 694â55 defines involved in.

308â30 Commonwealth Registrar may extend application periods

(1) The Commonwealth Registrar may, on the application of an eligible officer, allow, as a longer period for applying to the Commonwealth Registrar under section 308â10 for a director identification number:

(a) the period specified in the application; or

(b) such other period as the Commonwealth Registrar considers reasonable.

Note: An application for an extension of the period for applying can be made, and the period can be extended, after the period has ended: see section 694â50.

(2) The Commonwealth Registrar may, by legislative instrument, allow, for persons included in a specified class of persons, a longer period for applying to the Commonwealth Registrar under section 308â10 for a director identification number.

308â35 Infringement notices

(1) Subsections 308â20(1) and 308â25(1) are subject to an infringement notice under Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

Note: Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for using infringement notices in relation to provisions.

Infringement officer

(2) For the purposes of Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each member of the staff of the Commonwealth Registrar who holds, or is acting in, an office or position that is equivalent to an SES employee is an infringement officer in relation to subsections 308â20(1) and 308â25(1) of this Act.

Relevant chief executive

(3) For the purposes of Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the relevant chief executive in relation to subsections 308â20(1) and 308â25(1) of this Act is:

(a) the person specified as the relevant chief executive in the Commonwealth Registrarâs instrument of appointment under section 6 of the Commonwealth Registers Act 2019; or

(b) if there is no person specifiedâthe Commonwealth Registrar.

Matters to be included in an infringement notice

(4) Subparagraph 104(1)(e)(iii) of the Regulatory Powers Act applies to an infringement notice relating to an alleged contravention of subsection 308â20(1) or 308â25(1) of this Act as if that subparagraph did not require the notice to give details of the place of the contravention.

308â40 Applying for additional director identification numbers

(1) A person commits an offence if:

(a) the person applies for a director identification number; and

(b) the person knows that the person already has a director identification number.

Penalty: 100 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months, or both.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the Commonwealth Registrar directed the person under subsection 308â10(2) to make the application.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (2): see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.

(3) Subsection (1) does not apply if the person purports to make the application only in relation to Part 9.1A of the Corporations Act 2001.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (3): see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.

(4) A person who contravenes, or is involved in a contravention of, subsection (1) contravenes this subsection.

Note 1: This subsection is a civil penalty provision (see section 386â1).

Note 2: Section 694â55 defines involved in.

308â45 Misrepresenting director identification numbers

(1) A person commits an offence if the person intentionally represents to an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation, as the director identification number of the person or another person, a number that is not that director identification number.

Penalty: 100 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months, or both.

(2) A person who contravenes, or is involved in a contravention of, subsection (1) contravenes this subsection.

Note 1: This subsection is a civil penalty provision (see section 386â1).

Note 2: Section 694â55 defines involved in.

6 After paragraph 386â1(1)(b)

Insert:

(ba) subsections 308â20(5), 308â25(4), 308â40(4) and 308â45(2) (director identification numbers);

7 At the end of Part 17â2

Add:

694â120 Commonwealth Registrar

A reference in this Act to the Commonwealth Registrar is a reference to:

(a) if only one Commonwealth body is appointed under section 6 of the Commonwealth Registers Act 2019âthat body; or

(c) if more than one Commonwealth body is appointed under that section, and more than one Commonwealth body is appointed under that section with functions and powers in connection with this Act:

(i) if the reference relates to one or more particular functions or powersâany Commonwealth body appointed with any of those particular functions or powers; or

(ii) otherwiseâany of the Commonwealth bodies appointed under that section with functions and powers in connection with this Act; or

(d) if none of paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) appliesâthe Registrar within the meaning of the Corporations Act.

8 Section 700â1

Insert:

Commonwealth body has the same meaning as in the Commonwealth Registers Act 2019.

Commonwealth Registrar has the meaning given by section 694â120.

director identification number means a director identification number given under:

(a) section 308â5; or

(b) section 1272 of the Corporations Act 2001.

eligible officer has the meaning given by section 308â15.

Regulatory Powers Act means the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014.

9 Application of amendments

(1) The amendments of the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 made by this Schedule apply on and after the day (the application day) the Minister appoints, under section 6 of the Commonwealth Registers Act 2019:

(a) a Commonwealth body (within the meaning of that Act) to be the Registrar (within the meaning of that Act); or

(b) if more than one such body is appointedâsuch a body with functions and powers in connection with Part 6.7A of the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 as amended by this Act.

(2) If a person was an eligible officer immediately before the application day:

(a) if a period (the transitional application period) is specified under subsection (3) of this sectionâsection 308â20 of the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 as amended by this Act applies to the person as if:

(i) the reference in subparagraph 308â20(2)(a)(ii) of that Act as so amended to an application period specified by regulations were instead a reference to the transitional application period; and

(ii) references in paragraph 308â20(2)(a) of that Act as so amended to the day the person first became an eligible officer (or an eligible officer within the meaning of the Corporations Act 2001) were instead references to the day the transitional application period came into effect; and

(b) until the transitional application period comes into effectâsection 308â20 of that Act as so amended does not apply to the person.

(3) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, specify the transitional application period for the purposes of subsection (2).

(4) If a person:

(a) was not an eligible officer immediately before the application day; and

(b) becomes an eligible officer within the 12 month period starting on the application day;

section 308â20 of the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 as amended by this Act applies to the person as if a period of 28 days were the application period specified in regulations made for the purposes of subparagraph 308â20(2)(a)(ii) of that Act as so amended.

Corporations Act 2001

10 Section 9

Insert:

director identification number means a director identification number given under:

(a) section 1272; or

(b) section 308â5 of the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006.

eligible officer has the meaning given by section 1272B.

11 Before Part 9.1

Insert:

Part 9.1AâDirector identification numbers

1272 Giving and cancelling director identification numbers

(1) The Registrar must, by notifying a person who has applied under section 1272A, give the person a director identification number if the Registrar is satisfied that the personâs identity has been established.

(2) The Registrar must make a record of the personâs director identification number.

(3) The Registrar may, by notifying a person, cancel the personâs director identification number if:

(a) the Registrar is no longer satisfied that the personâs identity has been established; or

(b) the Registrar has given the person another director identification number.

(4) If:

(a) at the time the person is given a director identification number under this section, the person is not an eligible officer; and

(b) the person does not, within 12 months after that time, become an eligible officer;

the personâs director identification number is taken to have been cancelled at the end of the 12 month period.

1272A Applying for a director identification number

(1) An eligible officer may apply to the Registrar for a director identification number if the officer does not already have a director identification number.

(2) The Registrar may direct an eligible officer to apply to the Registrar for a director identification number (whether or not the officer already has a director identification number).

(3) A person who is not an eligible officer may apply to the Registrar for a director identification number if:

(a) the person intends to become an eligible officer within 12 months after applying; and

(b) the person does not already have a director identification number.

(4) An application for a director identification number must meet any requirements of the data standards.

Note: A person may commit an offence if the person knowingly gives false or misleading information (see section 1308 of this Act and section 137.1 of the Criminal Code).

1272B Eligible officers

(1) An eligible officer is:

(a) a director of a company, or of a body corporate that is a registered Australian body or registered foreign company, who:

(i) is appointed to the position of a director; or

(ii) is appointed to the position of an alternate director and is acting in that capacity;

regardless of the name that is given to that position; or

(b) any other officer of a company, or of a body corporate that is a registered Australian body or registered foreign company, who is an officer of a kind prescribed by the regulations;

but does not include a person covered by a determination under subsection (2) or (3).

(2) The Registrar may determine that a particular person is not an eligible officer. The Registrar must notify the person of the determination.

(3) The Registrar may, by legislative instrument, determine that a class of persons are not eligible officers.

1272C Requirement to have a director identification number

(1) An eligible officer must have a director identification number.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if:

(a) the officer applied to the Registrar under section 1272A for a director identification number:

(i) before the day the officer first became an eligible officer (or an eligible officer within the meaning of the Corporations Act (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006); or

(ii) if the regulations specify an application periodâwithin that period, starting at the start of that day; or

(iii) within the longer period (if any) the Registrar allows under section 1272E, starting at the start of that day; and

(b) the application, and any reviews arising out of it, have not been finally determined or otherwise disposed of.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in subsection (2): see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.

(3) Subsection (1) does not apply if the officer became an eligible officer without the officerâs knowledge.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (3): see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.

(4) An offence based on subsection (1) is an offence of strict liability.

Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(5) A person who contravenes, or is involved in a contravention of, subsection (1) contravenes this subsection.

Note 1: Subsection (5) is a civil penalty provision (see section 1317E).

Note 2: Section 79 defines involved.

1272D Requirement to apply for a director identification number

(1) An eligible officer whom the Registrar has directed under subsection 1272A(2) to apply for a director identification number must apply to the Registrar under section 1272A for a director identification number:

(a) within the application period under subsection (2) of this section; or

(b) within such longer period as the Registrar allows under section 1272E.

(2) The application period is the period of:

(a) the number of days specified in the direction; or

(b) if the number of days is not specified in the directionâ28 days;

after the day the Registrar gives the direction.

(3) An offence based on subsection (1) is an offence of strict liability.

Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(4) A person who contravenes, or is involved in a contravention of, subsection (1) contravenes this subsection.

Note 1: Subsection (3) is a civil penalty provision (see section 1317E).

Note 2: Section 79 defines involved.

1272E Registrar may extend application periods

(1) The Registrar may, on the application of an eligible officer, allow, as a longer period for applying to the Registrar under section 1272A for a director identification number:

(a) the period specified in the application; or

(b) such other period as the Registrar considers reasonable.

Note: An application for an extension of the period for applying can be made, and the period can be extended, after the period has ended: see section 70.

(2) The Registrar may, by legislative instrument, allow, for persons included in a specified class of persons, a longer period for applying to the Registrar under section 1272A for a director identification number.

1272F Infringement notices

(1) Subsections 1272C(1) and 1272D(1) are subject to an infringement notice under Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

Note: Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for using infringement notices in relation to provisions.

Infringement officer

(2) For the purposes of Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each member of the staff of the Registrar who holds, or is acting in, an office or position that is equivalent to an SES employee is an infringement officer in relation to subsections 1272C(1) and 1272D(1) of this Act.

Relevant chief executive

(3) For the purposes of Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the relevant chief executive in relation to subsections 1272C(1) and 1272D(1) of this Act is:

(a) the person specified as the relevant chief executive in the Registrarâs instrument of appointment under section 1270; or

(b) if there is no person specifiedâthe Registrar.

Matters to be included in an infringement notice

(4) Subparagraph 104(1)(e)(iii) of the Regulatory Powers Act applies to an infringement notice relating to a contravention of subsection 1272C(1) or 1272D(1) of this Act as if that subparagraph did not require the notice to give details of the place of the contravention.

1272G Applying for additional director identification numbers

(1) A person must not apply for a director identification number if the person knows that the person already has a director identification number.

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

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the Registrar directed the person under subsection 1272A(2) to make the application.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (2): see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.

(3) Subsection (1) does not apply if the person purports to make the application only in relation to Part 6.7A of the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (3): see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.

(4) A person who contravenes, or is involved in a contravention of, subsection (1) contravenes this subsection.

Note 1: Subsection (4) is a civil penalty provision (see section 1317E).

Note 2: Section 79 defines involved.

1272H Misrepresenting director identification numbers

(1) A person must not intentionally represent to a Commonwealth body, company or registered body, as the director identification number of the person or another person, a number that is not that director identification number.

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

(2) A person who contravenes, or is involved in a contravention of, subsection (1) contravenes this subsection.

Note 1: Subsection (2) is a civil penalty provision (see section 1317E).

Note 2: Section 79 defines involved.

12 Subsection 1317E(1) (after table item 45A)

Insert:

45B	subsection 1272C(5)	requirement to have a director identification number
45C	subsection 1272D(4)	requirement to apply for a director identification number
45D	subsection 1272G(4)	applying for additional director identification numbers
45E	subsection 1272H(2)	misrepresenting a director identification number

Note: This item does not commence at all if Schedule 1 to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Corporate and Financial Sector Penalties) Act 2019 commences before or on the same day as the provisions covered by table item 4 in subsection 2(1) of this Act. See table item 5 in subsection 2(1) of this Act.

13 In the appropriate position in subsection 1317E(3)

Insert:

Subsection 1272C(5)	requirement to have a director identification number	financial services
Subsection 1272D(4)	requirement to apply for a director identification number	financial services
Subsection 1272G(4)	applying for additional director identification numbers	financial services
Subsection 1272H(2)	misrepresenting a director identification number	financial services

14 In the appropriate position in Chapter 10

Insert:

Part 10.35âTransitional provisions relating to Schedule 6 to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Act 2019

1649 Director identification numbers

(1) Part 9.1A applies on and after the day (the application day) the Minister appoints, under section 1270:

(a) a Commonwealth body to be the Registrar; or

(b) if more than one such body is appointedâsuch a body with functions and powers in connection with Part 9.1A.

(2) If a person was an eligible officer immediately before the application day:

(a) if a period (the transitional application period) is specified under subsection (3) of this sectionâsection 1272C applies to the person as if:

(i) the reference in subparagraph 1272C(2)(a)(ii) to an application period specified by regulations were instead a reference to the transitional application period; and

(ii) references in paragraph 1272C(2)(a) to the day the person first became an eligible officer (or an eligible officer within the meaning of the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006) were instead references to the day the transitional application period came into effect; and

(b) until the transitional application period comes into effectâsection 1272C does not apply to the person.

(3) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, specify the transitional application period for the purposes of subsection (2).

(4) If a person:

(a) was not an eligible officer immediately before the application day; and

(b) becomes an eligible officer within the 12 month period starting on the application day;

section 1272C applies to the person as if a period of 28 days were the application period specified in regulations made for the purposes of paragraph 1272C(2)(b).

15 Schedule 3 (after table item 328D)

Insert:

328E	Subsection 1272C(1)	60 penalty units.
328F	Subsection 1272D(1)	60 penalty units.
328G	Subsection 1272G(1)	100 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months, or both.
328H	Subsection 1272H(1)	100 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months, or both.

16 In the appropriate position in Schedule 3

Insert:

Subsection 1272C(1)	60 penalty units
Subsection 1272D(1)	60 penalty units
Subsection 1272G(1)	1 year imprisonment
Subsection 1272H(1)	1 year imprisonment

Income Tax Assessment Act 1936

17 At the end of section 202

Add:

; and (u) to facilitate the administration of Part 9.1A of the Corporations Act 2001 or Part 6â7A of the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006.

Taxation Administration Act 1953

18 Paragraphs 8WA(1AA)(b) and 8WB(1A)(a) and (b)

Omit âor (t)â, substitute â, (t) or (u)â.

[combating illegal phoenixing]

Title	Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Bill 2019
Database	Amendments
Date	24-02-2020 12:06 PM
Source	House of Reps
System Id	legislation/amend/r6325_amend_f9d55d92-789d-4cf8-b80f-6449f9438d9c