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Law blocking abusers hiding super assets passes parliament

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
... super balances before seeking access, with safeguards built into the process. The legislation further amends the Bankruptcy Act 1966, so compensation debts linked to child sexual abuse convictions survive bankruptcy proceedings. The reforms apply not ...

Law blocking abusers from hiding assets in super enters parliament

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... to a criminal conviction or finding of guilt for child sexual abuse. The reforms also include amendments to the Bankruptcy Act 1966 to allow compensation debts to survive an offender's bankruptcy. Mulino said the government is committed to ensuring these ...

Government consults on victim access to child sex abusers' super

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026
... guilt for child sexual abuse, Treasury confirmed. These reforms will also be complemented by amendments to the Bankruptcy Act 1966 to allow compensation debts to survive an offenders' bankruptcy. However, under the proposed law, there are circumstances ...

Investment bonds a good alternative to Wills: GDG

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAR 2021
... (under the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 ) and can be cordoned off from future claims made by creditors (under the Bankruptcy Act 1996 ). Salsbury said Wills are commonly contested under family provisions legislation, and it can take up to 12 months or ...

All is fair in love and bankruptcy

... partner of Hall Chadwick Chartered Accountants, highlighted that a High Court decision in March and amendments to the Bankruptcy Act which came into effect 31 May will allow the liquidator to recoup money through the family home, regardless of whose ...

Former WA directors banned by ASIC

... that on 25 February 2003, Messrs Healy and Wheeler entered into a Part 10 agreement with their creditors under the Bankruptcy Act. Under the Corporations Act, entering into a Part 10 agreement automatically disqualifies a person from managing companies ...
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