EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
BANKRUPTCY ACT 1966
BANKRUPTCY (OFFENCES) RULES (REPEAL)
STATUTORY RULES NO.76 0F 1989
The Bankruptcy (Offences) Rules (Repeal), Statutory Rules No of 1989 repeal the Bankruptcy (Offences) Rules, Statutory Rules No. 87 and 169 of 1970.
The Bankruptcy (Offences) Rules creates a special procedure for the prosecution of bankruptcy offences. The procedure that the rules provide for has never been used. Offences against the Bankruptcy Act 1966 are prosecuted in accordance with the procedures laid down in State legislation. It is not necessary to specify a special procedure for the prosecution of bankruptcy offences.
The repeal of these rules is consistent with the ongoing revision and rationalisation of the bankruptcy legislation.
Details of the rule is as follows:
The rule provides for the repeal of Statutory Rules Nos. 87 and 169 of 1970.
Issued by the Authority of the Minister for Consumer Affairs.