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Recent articles from AFSA

Date and time of publication
Media release
Sequestration of Jon Angelo George Adgemis’s estate

AFSA and the Inspector-General in Bankruptcy welcome the Federal Court’s decision to declare Jon Angelo George Adgemis bankrupt by a sequestration order.

News
Australian Government appoints Gabrielle Gallagher as Registrar of Personal Property Securities

AFSA is pleased to share the Australian Government’s appointment of Ms Gabrielle Gallagher as the full-time Registrar of Personal Property Securities.

Statistics
Provisional personal insolvencies decreased in August 2025

Personal insolvencies slowed in August 2025, according to new provisional monthly statistics released today by the Australian Financial Security Authority.

Statistics
Moderate increase in personal insolvencies in 2024–25 financial year

New personal insolvencies across Australia increased modestly in 2024–25, up from 2023–24, an increase of 5.3%, according to annual statistics released by AFSA

Media release
Pre-insolvency advisor jailed for financial deception

Today, the sentencing decision in the matter of The Director of Public Prosecutions v John Michael Voitin was handed down in the County Court of Victoria.

News
AFSA statement on the regulated debtor estate of Jon Angelo George Adgemis and controlling trustee actions

AFSA and Inspector-General in Bankruptcy have raised concerns regarding the conduct of the controlling trustees of the estate of Mr Jon Angelo George Adgemis.

Statistics
Provisional personal insolvencies increased in July 2025

Personal insolvencies increased in July 2025, according to new provisional monthly statistics released today by the Australian Financial Security Authority

News
AFSA joins CEDA panel on financial security in uncertain times

AFSA Chief Executive Tim Beresford joined APRA and ASFA leaders for CEDA’s livestream on financial security and a responsive regulatory framework.

News
AFSA Chief Executive Tim Beresford on the future of Australia's credit system at AFIA webinar

AFSA's Chief Executive Tim Beresford recently shared key insights on Australia's credit and personal insolvency landscape during a national webinar hosted by AFIA.

Statistics
Australia’s Personal Property Securities Register – AFSA statistics release June quarter 2025

Statistics for the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) June quarter 2025 released today by the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA).

Statistics
Moderate increase in personal insolvencies in June quarter 2025

Personal insolvencies across Australia increased in the June quarter 2025 compared to the June quarter 2024, according to new statistics released today by AFSA

Speeches
AFSA Chief Executive address at the 2025 AFIA webinar

Webinar address by AFSA Chief Executive Tim Beresford at the 2025 Australian Finance Industry Association (AFIA) Conference on Wednesday 20 August.

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Have your say on draft Inspector-General in Bankruptcy Practice Guide (IGPG) Gambling Offences

We're seeking your input on our draft guidance for gambling offences in bankruptcy. We welcome your feedback to help support our vulnerability approach.

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Regulated debtor estate: Jon Angelo George Adgemis and WLP Restructuring's actions

AFSA has issued a public statement on the Adgemis estate and trustee conduct, following a Direction to WLP Restructuring.