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We are the online government notice board of security interests in personal property.

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You can use the Bankruptcy Register Search (BRS) to check if someone is, or has been, in a personal insolvency proceeding such as bankruptcy.

What is temporary debt protection (TDP)?

Find out more about temporary debt protection, it’s consequences and where to get help to decide if it’s right for you.

Consequences of bankruptcy

Although bankruptcy can provide relief if you are unable to repay your debts, there are consequences which may affect you.

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Unmanageable debt and insolvency support

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You may have unmanageable debt. The earlier you seek help with your debt, the more informed you’ll be about your options.

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Find out about making someone bankrupt through creditor bankruptcy notices.

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Have your personal details changed? It is an obligation of bankruptcy to inform your trustee of any contact or personal detail changes.

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04 September 2024

Have your say - take part in research to help improve the PPSR user experience

Have you recently used the PPSR or heard of the PPSR and not exactly sure how it can help? We want to hear from you!

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Statistics

30 August 2024

Provisional personal insolvencies increased in July 2024

Personal insolvencies increased in July 2024, according to new provisional monthly statistics released today by the Australian Financial Security Authority.

Media release

27 August 2024

Public Statement – federal court application filed in Hartnett matter

On 26 Aug 2024, the Inspector-General in Bankruptcy sought to set aside a PIA protecting Gold Coast lawyer Beau Timothy Hartnett from bankruptcy

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Statistics

23 August 2024

Personal Property Securities Register usage up as businesses look to protect themselves from financial risk

Statistics for the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) June quarter 2024 released today by AFSA

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Statistics

23 August 2024

Personal insolvencies up in June quarter 2024

Personal insolvencies decreased in June quarter 2024, according to new monthly statistics released today by AFSA.

News

02 August 2024

Western Australian man sentenced after deliberately making false statement in bankruptcy proceedings

Christopher Michael Brown of Western Australia was convicted and sentenced to 6 months’ imprisonment.

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AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL SECURITY AUTHORITY

Personal Insolvency

PPSR

Top AFSA services

Bankruptcy Register search

What is temporary debt protection (TDP)?

Consequences of bankruptcy

Popular pages

Unmanageable debt and insolvency support

News

Have your say - take part in research to help improve the PPSR user experience

Provisional personal insolvencies increased in July 2024

Public Statement – federal court application filed in Hartnett matter

Personal Property Securities Register usage up as businesses look to protect themselves from financial risk

Personal insolvencies up in June quarter 2024

Western Australian man sentenced after deliberately making false statement in bankruptcy proceedings

New personal insolvency numbers increase in June 2022

Australians reminded of best practice approach to debt disputes as economic challenges continue

Personal bankruptcy and liquidation of a company guidance updated

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