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.
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