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Public Trustee Act 1979
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27 Common fund may borrow
(1) The Public Trustee may, with the approval of the Investment Board,
borrow money from the Territory or at any ADI on the security of
investments held by the Public Trustee in respect of a common
fund.
(2) An advance made under subsection (1) shall be for a period not
exceeding 6 months at such rate of interest as is approved by the
Attorney-General.
(3) The Attorney-General may approve the renewal of an advance
under subsection (1) at the expiration of the period referred to in
subsection (2).
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(4) In this section:
advance includes financial accommodation with an ADI by way of
overdraft.