Source: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2015C00394
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Details: F2015C00394
- F2015C00394
SR 1999 No. 359 Rules/Court & Tribunal Rules as amended, taking into account amendments up to Federal Court (Corporations) Amendment (Examination Summons) Rules 2015
Federal Court (Corporations) Amendment (Examination Summons) Rules 2015 - F2015L00626
Start Date 02 May 2015
End Date 15 Mar 2017
F2015C00394
Division 4—Receivers and other controllers of corporation property (Corporations Act Part 5.2)
Division 11—Examinations and orders (Corporations Act Part 5.9, Divisions 1 and 2)
Division 14—Powers of Courts (Corporations Act Part 9.5)
Compilation date: 2 May 2015
Includes amendments up to: SLI No. 52, 2015
Registered: 6 May 2015
This is a compilation of the Federal Court (Corporations) Rules 2000 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 2 May 2015 (the compilation date).
This compilation was prepared on 5 May 2015.
1.4......................... Expressions used in the Corporations Act.......................... 2
1.6......................... References to rules and forms............................................. 4
1.7......................... Substantial compliance with forms..................................... 4
1.8......................... Court’s power to give directions......................................... 4
1.9......................... Calculation of time.............................................................. 4
1.10....................... Extension and abridgment of time....................................... 5
Division 2—Proceedings generally 6
2.1......................... Title of documents in a proceeding—Form 1...................... 6
2.2......................... Originating process and interlocutory process—Forms 2 and 3 6
2.3......................... Fixing of hearing................................................................ 7
2.4......................... Supporting affidavits.......................................................... 7
2.4A...................... Application for order setting aside statutory demand (Corporations Act s 459G) 7
2.5......................... Affidavits made by creditors............................................... 8
2.6......................... Form of affidavits............................................................... 8
2.7......................... Service of originating process or interlocutory process and supporting affidavit 9
2.8......................... Notice of certain applications to be given to ASIC............. 9
2.9......................... Notice of appearance (Corporations Act s 465C)—Form 4 10
2.10....................... Intervention in proceeding by ASIC (Corporations Act s 1330)—Form 5 11
2.12....................... Proof of publication.......................................................... 11
2.13....................... Leave to creditor, contributory or officer to be heard........ 12
2.14....................... Inquiry in relation to corporation’s debts etc..................... 13
2.15....................... Meetings ordered by the Court......................................... 13
Division 3—Compromises and arrangements in relation to Part 5.1 bodies 14
3.1......................... Application of Division 3................................................. 14
3.2......................... Nomination of chairperson for meeting............................ 14
3.3......................... Order for meetings to identify proposed scheme.............. 15
3.4......................... Notice of hearing (Corporations Act s 411 (4), s 413 (1))—Form 6 15
3.5......................... Copy of order approving compromise or arrangement to be lodged with ASIC 16
Division 4—Receivers and other controllers of corporation property (Corporations Act Part 5.2) 17
4.1......................... Inquiry into the conduct of controller (Corporations Act s 423) 17
Division 5—Winding up proceedings (including oppression proceedings where winding up is sought) 18
5.1......................... Application of Division 5................................................. 18
5.2......................... Affidavit accompanying statutory demand (Corporations Act s 459E (3))—Form 7 18
5.3......................... Application for leave to apply for winding up in insolvency (Corporations Act s 459P (2)) 18
5.4......................... Affidavit in support of application for winding up (Corporations Act s 459P, s 462, s 464) 19
5.5......................... Consent of liquidator (Corporations Act s 532 (9))—Form 8 19
5.6......................... Notice of application for winding up—Form 9................. 20
5.7......................... Applicant to make copies of documents available............. 20
5.8......................... Discontinuance of application for winding up.................. 20
5.9......................... Appearance before Registrar............................................. 21
5.10....................... Order substituting plaintiff in application for winding up (Corporations Act s 465B)—Form 10 21
5.11....................... Notice of winding up order and appointment of liquidator—Form 11 21
Division 6—Provisional liquidators (Corporations Act Part 5.4B) 23
6.1......................... Appointment of provisional liquidator (Corporations Act s 472)—Form 8 23
6.2......................... Notice of appointment of provisional liquidator—Form 12 23
Division 7—Liquidators 25
7.1......................... Resignation of liquidator (Corporations Act s 473 (1)).... 25
7.2......................... Filling vacancy in office of liquidator (Corporations Act s 473 (7), s 502) 25
7.3......................... Report to liquidator as to company’s affairs (Corporations Act s 475) 25
7.4......................... Liquidator to file certificate and copy of settled list of contributories (Corporations Act s 478) 26
7.5......................... Release of liquidator and deregistration of company (Corporations Act s 480 (c) and (d)) 26
7.6......................... Objection to release of liquidator—Form 13..................... 29
7.7......................... Report on accounts of liquidator (Corporations Act s 481) 29
7.8......................... Application for payment of call (Corporations Act s 483 (3) (b))—Form 14 30
7.9......................... Distribution of surplus by liquidator with special leave of the Court (Corporations Act s 488 (2))—Form 15.......................................................................................... 30
7.10....................... Powers delegated to liquidator by the Court (Corporations Act s 488) 30
7.11....................... Inquiry into conduct of liquidator (Corporations Act s 536 (1) and (2)) 30
Division 8—Special managers (Corporations Act Part 5.4B) 32
8.1......................... Application for appointment of special manager (Corporations Act s 484) 32
8.2......................... Security given by special manager (Corporations Act s 484).. 32
8.3......................... Special manager’s receipts and payments (Corporations Act s 484) 32
Division 9—Remuneration of office‑holders 34
9.1......................... Remuneration of receiver (Corporations Act s 425 (1))—Form 16 34
9.2......................... Determination by Court of remuneration of administrator (Corporations Act s 449E (1) (c) and (1A) (c))—Form 16............................................................................ 36
9.2A...................... Review of remuneration of administrator (Corporations Act s 449E (2)) 38
9.3......................... Remuneration of provisional liquidator (Corporations Act s 473 (2))—Form 16 40
9.4......................... Determination by Court of liquidator’s remuneration (Corporations Act s 473 (3) (b) (ii)) 42
9.4A...................... Review of remuneration of liquidator (Corporations Act s 473 (5) and (6) and 504 (1)) 44
9.5......................... Remuneration of special manager (Corporations Act s 484 (2))—Form 16 46
Division 10—Winding up generally 48
10.1....................... Determination of value of debts or claims (Corporations Act s 554A (2)) 48
10.2....................... Disclaimer of contract (Corporations Act s 568 (1A))...... 48
10.3....................... Winding up Part 5.7 bodies (Corporations Act s 583, s 585) and registered schemes (Corporations Act s 601ND).......................................................................... 48
Division 11—Examinations and orders (Corporations Act Part 5.9, Divisions 1 and 2) 49
11.1....................... Definition for Division 11................................................ 49
11.2....................... Application for examination or investigation under s 411 (9) (b), s 423 or s 536 (3) of the Corporations Act.......................................................................................... 49
11.3....................... Application for examination summons (Corporations Act s 596A, s 596B)—Form 17 50
11.4....................... Service of examination summons..................................... 51
11.5....................... Discharge of examination summons................................. 51
11.6....................... Filing of record of examination (Corporations Act s 597 (13)) 52
11.7....................... Authentication of transcript of examination (Corporations Act s 597 (14)) 52
11.8....................... Inspection of record or transcript of examination or investigation under s 411, s 423 or s 536 of the Corporations Act.............................................................. 52
11.9....................... Entitlement to record or transcript of examination held in public 53
11.10..................... Default in relation to examination..................................... 53
11.11..................... Service of application for order in relation to breaches etc by person concerned with corporation (Corporations Act s 598)......................................................................... 54
Division 11A—Warrants (Corporations Act s 486B and Part 5.4B, Division 3, Subdivision B) 55
11A.01.................. Arrest of person (Corporations Act s 486B)—Form 17A 55
Division 12—Takeovers, acquisitions of shares etc (Corporations Act Chapters 6 to 6D) and Securities (Corporations Act Chapter 7) 56
12.1....................... Service on ASIC in relation to proceedings under Chapter 6, 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D or 7 of the Corporations Act.......................................................................................... 56
12.1A.................... Reference to Court of question of law arising in proceeding before Takeovers Panel (Corporations Act s 659A)............................................................................. 56
12.1B..................... Notification to Court where proceeding is commenced before end of takeover bid period (Corporations Act s 659B)............................................................................. 56
12.2....................... Application for summons for appearance of person (Corporations Act s 1071D (4))—Form 18 57
12.3....................... Application for orders relating to refusal to register transfer or transmission of securities (Corporations Act s 1071F)........................................................................... 57
Division 14—Powers of Courts (Corporations Act Part 9.5) 58
14.1....................... Appeal from act, omission or decision of administrator, receiver or liquidator etc (Corporations Act s 554A, s 1321).............................................................................. 58
Division 15—Proceedings under the ASIC Act 60
15.1....................... Reference to Court of question of law arising at hearing of ASIC (ASIC Act s 61) 60
15.3....................... Application for inquiry (ASIC Act s 70, s 201, s 219)..... 60
Division 15A—Proceedings under the Cross‑Border Insolvency Act 61
15A.1.................... Application of this Division and other rules of the Court. 61
15A.2.................... Expressions used in the Cross‑Border Insolvency Act..... 61
15A.3.................... Application for recognition............................................... 62
15A.4.................... Application for provisional relief under article 19 of the Model Law 63
15A.5.................... Official liquidator’s consent to act.................................... 63
15A.6.................... Notice of filing of application for recognition................... 63
15A.7.................... Notice of order for recognition, withdrawal etc................ 64
15A.8.................... Relief after recognition...................................................... 65
15A.9.................... Application to modify or terminate an order for recognition or other relief 65
Division 16—Powers of Registrars 67
16.1....................... Powers of Registrars........................................................ 67
16.2....................... Reference by Registrar...................................................... 67
Schedule 1—Forms 68
Form 1—Document title 68
Form 2—Originating process 70
Form 3—Interlocutory process 73
Form 4—Notice of appearance 75
Form 5—Notice of intervention by ASIC 76
Form 6—Notice of hearing to approve compromise or arrangement 77
Form 7—Affidavit accompanying statutory demand 78
Form 8—Consent of liquidator/provisional liquidator 80
Form 9—Notice of application for winding up order 81
Form 10—Notice of application for winding up order by substituted plaintiff 82
Form 11—Notice of winding up order and of appointment of liquidator 83
Form 12—Notice of appointment of provisional liquidator 84
Form 13—Notice by creditor or contributory of objection to release of liquidator 85
Form 14—Affidavit in support of application for order for payment of call 86
Form 15—Notice of application for leave to distribute a surplus 88
Form 16—Notice of intention to apply for remuneration 89
Form 16A—Notice of intention to apply for review of remuneration 90
Form 17—Summons for examination 91
Form 17A—Arrest warrant 92
Form 18—Summons for appearance in relation to registration of transfer of interests 94
Form 19—Consent to act as designated person 95
Form 20—Notice of filing of application for recognition of foreign proceeding 96
Form 21—Notice of making of order under the Cross‑Border Insolvency Act 2008 97
Form 22—Notice of dismissal or withdrawal of application for recognition of foreign proceeding 98
Form 23—Notice of filing of application to modify or terminate an order for recognition or other relief 99
Schedule 2—Powers of the Court that may be exercised by a Registrar 101
Part 1—Corporations Act 101
Part 2—ASIC Act 111
Schedule 3—Notes to these Rules 112
Endnote 1—About the endnotes 114
official liquidator—see section 9
(a) in the case of a winding up by the Court—appoint another official liquidator whose written consent in accordance with Form 8 has been filed; and
(b) in the case of a voluntary winding up—appoint another registered liquidator whose written consent in accordance with Form 8 has been filed.
(a) in any case—on application by ASIC, a creditor or a contributory; or
(b) in the case of a winding up by the Court—on its own initiative.
(a) in the case of a winding up by the Court—by an interlocutory process seeking an inquiry; and
(b) in the case of a voluntary winding up—by an originating process seeking an inquiry.
(a) in the case of a winding up by the Court—by filing:
(b) in the case of a voluntary winding up—by filing:
9.2 Determination by Court of remuneration of administrator (Corporations Act s 449E (1) (c) and (1A) (c))—Form 16
(f) if the administration is continuing—give details of any matters delaying the completion of the administration.
Note: The amendment to section 449E of the Corporations Act made by the Corporations Amendment (Insolvency) Act 2007 applies in relation to an administrator appointed on or after 31 December 2007—see Corporations Act s 1480 (6).
(a) if there is a committee of creditors or a committee of inspection—each member of the committee;
(b) if the remuneration of the administrator was determined by the creditors—each creditor who was present, in person or by proxy, at the meeting of creditors at which the remuneration was determined;
(f) if the administration is continuing—details of any matters delaying the completion of the administration.
9.3 Remuneration of provisional liquidator (Corporations Act s 473 (2))—Form 16
Note: The amendment to section 473 of the Corporations Act made by the Corporations Amendment (Insolvency) Act 2007 applies in relation to a liquidator appointed on or after 31 December 2007—see Corporations Act s 1480 (7).
(f) if the winding up is continuing—give details of any matters delaying the completion of the winding up.
Note: The amendment to section 504 of the Corporations Act made by the Corporations Amendment (Insolvency) Act 2007 applies in relation to a liquidator appointed on or after 31 December 2007—see Corporations Act s 1480 (7).
(b) if the remuneration of the liquidator was determined or fixed by the creditors—each creditor who was present, in person or by proxy, at the meeting of creditors at which the remuneration was determined or fixed;
(a) for an application under subsection 473 (5) or (6) of the Corporations Act—the matters mentioned in subsection 473 (10) of the Corporations Act;
(b) for an application under subsection 504 (1) of the Corporations Act—the matters mentioned in subsection 504 (2) of the Corporations Act;
(g) if the winding up is continuing—details of any matters delaying the completion of the winding up.
Note: For the requirement to prepare a report, see subsections 473 (11) and (12), 495 (5), and 499 (6) and (7) of the Corporations Act.
subsection 266(4)
subsection 267(3)
paragraphs 449E(1)(c) and (1A)(c)
subsection 449E(2)
subsections 473(5) and (6)
subsection 473(7)
subsection 473(8)
subsection 496(3)
subsection 509(6)
paragraph 511(1)(a)
paragraph 511(1)(b)
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