What is a registered trustee?
A trustee is a person or organisation who manages your bankruptcy.
This can either be:
- the Official Trustee (AFSA), or
- a registered trustee – a qualified insolvency professional who is registered with AFSA.
The trustee is responsible for administering your bankruptcy, which may include managing or selling assets to repay creditors and ensuring the fair distribution of any funds.
The Register of Trustees lists professionals who are currently authorised by AFSA to administer bankrupt estates.
You can use our online portal to:
- search for a registered trustee by name, company or state
- view their contact details so you can get in touch directly.
How do I appoint a registered trustee?
If you'd like a registered trustee to manage your bankruptcy:
- Contact the trustee and ask if they are willing to act.
- If they agree, they must complete and sign the trustee consent to act declaration form.
- Submit this signed form along with your bankruptcy application to AFSA.
What if I don't choose a trustee?
If you don't appoint a trustee, AFSA's Official Trustee will manage your bankruptcy initially.
The trustee can change at any point during your bankruptcy. Where an estate has assets, AFSA may offer these estates to a registered trustee.
Do trustees charge a fee?
Yes, all trustees charge fees. These are usually paid from the funds in your bankrupt estate.
Learn more about fees and charges.