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PIR Newsletter
PIR newsletter – July 2024

The Personal Insolvency Regulator (PIR) is a quarterly newsletter from AFSA.

Media release
Update to statement of the Official Trustee in Bankruptcy v Kent

The Federal Court in Official Trustee v Kent [2023] FCA 1211 made findings on compensation paid to a former bankrupt.

Media release
Federal Court Confirms IG Position on treatment of Capital Gains

The Inspector General in Bankruptcy welcomes the Federal Court judgment in Lanning v Commissioner of Taxation [2024] FCA 720.

Statistics
Provisional personal insolvencies increased in May 2024

Personal insolvencies increased in May 2024, according to new provisional monthly statistics released today by AFSA.

Media release
AFSA statement on Irina Mekhanikova and Vadim Mekhanikov

AFSA investigation has led to conviction and sentencing of two individuals under the Bankruptcy Act 1966.

News
AFSA statement regarding Beau Timothy John Hartnett

The Inspector General of Bankruptcy has today commenced an investigation into circumstances surrounding the personal insolvency of debtor Beau Timothy John Hartnett.

Statistics
Provisional personal insolvencies increased in April 2024

Personal insolvencies increased in April 2024, according to new provisional monthly statistics released today by AFSA.

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

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

Statistics
Personal insolvencies up in March quarter 2024

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

News
Our new website menu navigation

Information about the updated afsa.gov.au website menu

Statistics
Provisional personal insolvency numbers decrease in March 2024

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

Statistics
Provisional personal insolvency numbers decrease in February 2024

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

PIR Newsletter
PIR newsletter – March 2024

The Personal Insolvency Regulator (PIR) is a quarterly newsletter from AFSA.

Media release
Prison sentence for Western Australian bankrupt and wife following property disposal

A WA bankrupt and his wife have been handed down prison sentences after illegally disposing of assets prior to becoming bankrupt.

Media release
NSW bankrupt sentenced following property disposal and making a false declaration

A NSW man has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment after pleading guilty to 2 counts of disposing of property prior to bankruptcy.