Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment Act 2002 (131 of 2002)

Schedule 1   Amendments

Part 1   Amendments

Bankruptcy Act 1966

41   After subsection 57(2)

Insert:

(2A) The Official Receiver must reject a debtor's petition unless, at the time when the petition is presented, each petitioning debtor:

(a) was personally present or ordinarily resident in Australia; or

(b) had a dwelling-house or place of business in Australia; or

(c) was carrying on business in Australia, either personally or by means of an agent or manager; or

(d) was a member of a firm or partnership carrying on business in Australia by means of a partner or partners or of an agent or manager.