Bankruptcy Act 1966

PART XIA - FARMERS ' DEBTS ASSISTANCE  

SECTION 253F   RELEVANT AUTHORITY MAY BE HEARD ON APPLICATION RELATING TO DEBTOR ' S PETITION  

253F(1)   [When authority may be heard]  

The relevant authority may appear and be heard at the hearing of:

(a) an application under subsection 55(6A) for leave to present a petition against a debtor in relation to whom a stay applies under a proclaimed law; or

(b) an application under subsection 56A(7) by a person to whom a stay under a proclaimed law applies for the Court ' s permission to join in presenting a petition against a partnership; or

(c) an application under subsection 57(8) by a person in relation to whom a stay under a proclaimed law applies for leave to join in presenting a petition under section 57 .

253F(2)   [Representation]  

The relevant authority may appear in person or be represented by a barrister or solicitor.