If you are voluntarily applying for bankruptcy, see Forms to apply for bankruptcy.
Completing your Statement of Affairs (for sequestration order)
The forms listed on this page are for those who have been made bankrupt by sequestration order (court order) and require paper-based forms.
After being made bankrupt by the court, you must submit a Statement of Affairs form with the Official Receiver (AFSA) and with your trustee. This must be done within 14 days of the date you were advised of your bankruptcy. If you don't do this, you could be bankrupt longer and you could face penalties.
Important: Failing to file a Statement of Affairs is an offence under the Bankruptcy Act 1966 and may be referred to the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions for prosecution.
You can also complete your Statement of Affairs form online on the Online Services portal.
If you have any questions or require help, you can contact us or call 1300 364 785.
Required forms
To comply with the sequestration order, you are only required to complete a Statement of Affairs form.
A statement of affairs is a formal legal document completed by a debtor. It contains personal and financial information to provide an overview of their financial situation.
Note: Do NOT submit a Debtor's Petition form. The debtor's petition is only for applicants voluntarily applying for bankruptcy.
Related forms (optional)
Depending on your situation, there may be some additional forms that you need to complete, to support your application for bankruptcy.
If publishing information on the NPII will or is likely to put your safety at risk, complete and submit this form with your application.
If you need to provide extra information to responses in the Statement of Affairs, additional pages are available for downloading.
Submitting your form to AFSA
Before you submit the Statement of Affairs form to AFSA, make sure you have:
- Reviewed your form to make sure all sections are completed, and your responses are accurate.
- Make sure that you have gathered any supporting documentation. Incorrect answers or missing documentation may lead to delays.
- Check that you have signed the declaration in 'Section K' of the Statement of Affairs form (see Figure 1) if you're posting the form yourself.
- Submit your completed Statement of Affairs form and any other documents via:
- Email: registry@afsa.gov.au, or
- Post to:
Australian Financial Security Authority
GPO Box 1550 ADELAIDE SA 5000
Once you've submitted your form/s, we will respond to you within 14 days.
Avoid delays – make sure your Statement of Affairs meets all requirements
To reduce the chance of your form being refused, make sure your responses are accurate, and you have gathered any supporting documentation. If you submit your forms without all the required information, we may refuse to accept them and you may be required to complete an updated form.
Getting help
The consequences of bankruptcy are serious. Financial counsellors help people in financial difficulty and are available in every state and territory. Their services are free, independent and confidential. You can talk to a financial counsellor from anywhere in Australia by calling the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007. For more information, see Where to find help managing debts.