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Corporations Act 2001
258FReductions because of lost capital
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#### 258F Reductions because of lost capital
(1) A company may reduce its share capital by cancelling any paid‑up share capital that is lost or is not represented by available assets.
(2) This power does not apply if:
(a) the company also cancels shares; or
(b) the cancellation of paid‑up share capital is inconsistent with the requirements of any accounting standard.