#### 185 Insolvent insurers 185 Insolvent insurers (cf s 120 MAA) > > (1) If the Minister is satisfied that a liquidator or provisional liquidator has been appointed in respect of an insurer, or that an insurer has been dissolved, the Minister may with the approval of the Treasurer, by order published in the Gazette, declare that the insurer is an insolvent insurer for the purposes of this Part. > > > (2) The Minister is to consult with the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission before making an order under this section. > > Note. > > Declared insolvent insurers under the [Insurance Protection Tax Act 2001](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2001-040) are also insolvent insurers for the purposes of this Part. See the definition of insolvent insurer in section 184 of this Act. > > **s 185:** Am 2001 No 41, Sch 3 \[6\] \[7\].

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