Corporations Act 2001
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Hide history noteCCH note - modifying legislative instruments: The application of Pt 8B.3 is affected by the following legislative instruments that commenced or were amended on or after 1 January 2022: the ASIC Corporations (CCIV Auditors) Instrument 2024/668.
For other legislative instruments or class orders before 1 January 2022 that affect the application of Pt 8B.3, please consult the legislative instruments or class orders directly. These are reproduced in the regulatory-resources section of the company-law practice area in CCH iKnowConnect.
CCH Note: Division 5 is modified by the ASIC Corporations (Chapter 5C - Miscellaneous Provisions) Instrument 2017/125.
CCH Note: Subdivision C is modified by the ASIC Corporations (Chapter 5C - Miscellaneous Provisions) Instrument 2017/125.
CCH Note: Section 1227M is modified by the ASIC Corporations (Chapter 5C - Miscellaneous Provisions) Instrument 2017/125.
A member of a CCIV who suffers loss or damage because of conduct of the CCIV ' s corporate director that contravenes a provision of this Chapter may recover the amount of the loss or damage by action against the corporate director whether or not the corporate director has been convicted of an offence, or has had a civil penalty order made against it, in respect of the contravention.
1227M(2)
An action under subsection (1) must be begun within 6 years after the cause of action arises.
1227M(3)
This section does not affect any liability that a person has under other provisions of this Act or under other laws.
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