A proceeding seeking to establish an equitable charge over property vested in trustees in bankruptcy falls within the Federal Court's jurisdiction in bankruptcy under s 27(1) of the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth), because the orders sought would constitute a declaration against the title of the trustees within s 31(1)(f). Section 30 confers powers, not jurisdiction. Accrued jurisdiction extends to non-bankrupt co-respondents in such proceedings. A secured creditor's proceeding to realise a charge is 'in respect of' a provable debt requiring leave under s 58(3)(b), even where the pleadings do not expressly refer to a provable debt.
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