Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment (Anti-avoidance) Act 2006 (33 of 2006)

Schedule 1   Amendments

Bankruptcy Act 1966

2   At the end of section 77C

Add:

(3) Notes taken down and signed by a person who attends before the Official Receiver or an authorised officer under paragraph (1)(b), and the transcript of the evidence given by the person at the attendance:

(a) may be used in evidence in any proceeding under this Act whether or not the person is a party to the proceeding; and

(b) may be inspected:

(i) by the person, without fee; and

(ii) if the notes and evidence relate to matters concerning the bankruptcy of the person or of another person - by the trustee and a person who states in writing that he or she is a creditor, without fee; and

(iii) by any other person on payment of the fee prescribed by the regulations.