Crimes Act 1900

The public trustee and guardian must sell or otherwise dispose of an article transferred to the public trustee and guardian under section 249 (4).

The public trustee and guardian must—

apply the proceeds of the sale or disposition in payment of the public trustee and guardian’s remuneration, and other costs, charges and expenses, in relation to the sale or disposition; and

pay the remainder of the proceeds to the confiscated assets trust fund under the Confiscation of Criminal Assets Act 2003.

However, the Minister may, in a particular case, direct that the article be dealt with in accordance with the direction (including in accordance with a law stated in the direction).

The public trustee and guardian must comply with the Minister’s direction.

The regulations may make provision in relation to public trustee and guardian’s remuneration, and other costs, charges and expenses, under subsection (2) (a).