Bankruptcy Act 1966
If an objection to the discharge of a bankrupt has taken effect in accordance with section 149G , then, unless the objection is withdrawn or cancelled, the bankrupt is taken to be discharged by force of subsection 149(1) at the end of the prescribed number of years from the prescribed date.
149A(2)
For the purposes of subsection (1) : (a) the prescribed number of years is:
(i) if the objection was made on a ground, or on grounds that included a ground, referred to in paragraph 149D(1) (ab), (ac), (ad), (d), (da), (e), (f), (g), (h) (ha), (ia), (k) or (ma) - 8 years; or
(b) the prescribed date is:
(ii) in any other case - 5 years; and
(i) if the objection was made on a ground, or on grounds that included a ground, referred to in paragraph 149D(1) (a) or (h) - the date on which the bankrupt returned to Australia; or
(ii) in any other case - the date applicable under whichever of paragraph 149(1)(a) , (b) or (c) applies.
149A(3)
If the objection is withdrawn or cancelled: (a) the objection is taken never to have been made; and (b) if:
(i) the period specified in subsection 149(1) has ended; and
(ii) no other objection against the discharge of the bankrupt is in effect;
the bankrupt is taken to be discharged under section 149 immediately the objection is withdrawn or cancelled.
(iii) (Repealed by No 131 of 2002).
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