Bankruptcy Act 1966

A bankrupt shall, unless excused by the trustee or prevented by illness or other sufficient cause:

forthwith after becoming a bankrupt, give to the trustee:

all books (including books of an associated entity of the bankrupt) that are in the possession of the bankrupt and relate to any of his or her examinable affairs; and

any passport or document issued for the purposes of travel held by the bankrupt; and

attend the trustee whenever the trustee reasonably requires; and

give such information about any of the bankrupt’s conduct and examinable affairs as the trustee requires; and

as soon as practicable after the later of the following times:

the time the bankrupt’s statement of affairs was accepted under subsection 57B(1);

the time the bankrupt became a bankrupt;

if a material change occurs at or after the later of the times mentioned in subparagraph (bb)(i) or (ii), advise the trustee of that change as soon as practicable after the change occurs; and

attend a meeting of creditors whenever the trustee requires; and

at each meeting of creditors at which the bankrupt is present, give such information about any of the bankrupt’s conduct and examinable affairs as the meeting requires; and

execute such instruments and generally do all such acts and things in relation to his or her property and its realization as are required by this Act or by the trustee or as are ordered by the Court upon the application of the trustee; and

disclose to the trustee, as soon as practicable, property that is acquired by him or her, or devolves on him or her, before his or her discharge, being property divisible amongst his or her creditors; and

aid to the utmost of his or her power in the administration of his or her estate.

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