Bankruptcy Act 1966
Note: See section 4A .
PART 3 - GENERAL RULES RELATING TO ESTATE ADMINISTRATIONSApplication of this section
70-25(1)
This section applies if books are audited under section 70-15 or 70-20 .
Trustee must give assistance etc.
70-25(2)
The trustee of the estate must give to the person carrying out the audit such books, information and assistance as the person reasonably requires.
Exception
70-25(3)
Subsection (2) does not apply if the trustee has a reasonable excuse.
Offence
70-25(4)
A person commits an offence of strict liability if: (a) the person is subject to a requirement under subsection (2) ; and (b) the person fails to comply with the requirement.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
Note 1:
A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (3) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code ).
Note 2:
See also section 277B (about infringement notices).
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