Checklist for creditor's petition in bankruptcy proceedings

This information sheet sets out general information on the options available to a debtor who is served with a Creditor's Petition to make them a bankrupt. This includes general information on how to oppose a petition where valid legal grounds exist and asking for more time to pay the debt or get legal or financial advice.

This form is used to make an application for final orders pursuant to the Bankruptcy Act 1966 or Bankruptcy Regulations 1996 in a bankruptcy proceeding.

This form is used when making an application for an examinable person in relation to a relevant person to be summoned for examination under section 81 of the Bankruptcy Act 1966.

This form is used to make an application for interlocutory orders once a proceeding has been commenced by a Bankruptcy – Application.

This warrant is issued under section 264B of the Bankruptcy Act 1966.

This warrant is issued under section 78 of the Bankruptcy Act 1966.

This form is used by a person who wishes to oppose the orders sought in a Bankruptcy – Application or Bankruptcy – Application in a Proceeding.

This form is used by a person who wishes to, oppose the orders sought in an Bankruptcy – Application or Bankruptcy – Application in a Proceeding, and/or attend the hearing in a bankruptcy proceeding, and/or take part in an examination.

This warrant is issued under section 130 of the Bankruptcy Act 1966.

This form is used when making an application for a debtor or an examinable person in relation to a debtor, to be summoned for examination under section 50 of the Bankruptcy Act 1966.