7.01Trustee to inform the Official Receiver of return of bankrupt to Australia

#### 7.01 Trustee to inform the Official Receiver of return of bankrupt to Australia (1) This regulation applies to a registered trustee who is the trustee of the estate of a bankrupt, if: (a) an objection to the discharge of the bankrupt has been made on a ground, or on grounds that include a ground, referred to in paragraph 149D(1)(a) or (h) of the Act (which refer to the bankrupt being out of Australia); and (b) the bankrupt has returned to Australia; and (c) the trustee becomes aware that the bankrupt has returned to Australia. (2) Within 7 days after becoming aware that the bankrupt has returned to Australia, the registered trustee must give notice in writing to the Official Receiver stating: (a) that the bankrupt has returned to Australia; and (b) the date on which: (i) the bankrupt returned; or (ii) if the trustee does not know the date on which the bankrupt returned—the trustee became aware that the bankrupt had returned. Penalty: 1 penalty unit (3) An offence against subregulation (2) is an offence of strict liability. > Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.