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ARTICLE · 05 DECEMBER 2018

Which debts are extinguished in bankruptcy

This article looks at which common debts are extinguished in a bankruptcy, and some which are specifically excluded.

AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring

24 reasons to choose bankruptcy.

Choosing bankruptcy can be a daunting and stressful process but it exists to help and does so for thousands of Australians each year.

Naturally, some people don't choose bankruptcy, it may be forced upon them by a creditor seeking to collect their unpaid debt. Regardless of whether a bankruptcy starts by a debtor's petition or a creditor's petition, the outcome is always the same: debts are extinguished...just not all debts.

This article looks at which common debts are extinguished in a bankruptcy and which are not. Some of the answers might surprise you. Obviously, this article is general in nature and shouldn't be taken as authoritative advice. If you or your client need specific advice on what debts are extinguished in bankruptcy – please contact us directly.

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