Notice of appointment
513 Notice of appointment
After an appointment of a receiver for a law practice is made, the law society must give a notice of the appointment to—
the practice; and
any other person authorised to operate any trust account of the practice; and
any external examiner appointed to examine the practice’s trust records; and
the ADI with which any trust account of the practice is kept; and
any person whom the law society believes should be given the notice.
The notice must—
identify the law practice and the receiver; and
indicate that the external intervention is by way of appointment of a receiver; and
state the term of the appointment; and
state any reporting requirements to be observed by the receiver; and
state any conditions imposed by the law society when the appointment is made; and
include a statement that the law practice may appeal against the appointment of the receiver under section 520; and
contain or be accompanied by other information or material prescribed under a regulation.
This provision refers to the regulations (a regulation
). Made under this Act:
- Legal Profession Regulation 2017
- Legal Profession (Australian Solicitors Conduct Rules) Notice 2024
- Legal Profession (Barristers Rules) Notice 2025
1 more instrument made under this Act are listed on the Act’s overview.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandum
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