Listing and Registry Arrangements for Bankruptcy Matters in Sydney from 2012
This Notice sets out the Listing and Registry arrangements for Bankruptcy Matters within the Sydney Registry of the Federal Magistrates Court from 2012.
BANKRUPTCY LISTINGS BEFORE A FEDERAL MAGISTRATE
Hearings by Federal Magistrates in Bankruptcy Matters will be on Level 6 John Maddison Tower, 88 Goulburn St Sydney
BANKRUPTCY LISTINGS BEFORE A REGISTRAR
Bankruptcy matters will be listed before Registrars at both Law Courts Building, Queens Square Sydney and at John Maddison Tower, 88 Goulburn St Sydney as follows:
Day |
Time |
Location |
Usual matters listed |
Monday |
10.00am |
Court 6D
John Maddison Tower (JMT) |
Applications, contested petitions and referrals to a Federal Magistrate |
Tuesday |
2pm |
Law Courts Building Queens Square |
Some applications to set aside bankruptcy notices, creditors petitions etc |
Wednesday |
2pm |
Law Courts Building Queens Square |
Creditor’s petitions |
Thursday |
2pm |
Law Courts Building Queens Square |
Creditor’s petitions |
Friday |
2pm |
Law Courts Building Queens Square |
Creditor’s petitions |
Listing of Uncontested Petitions
Most uncontested petitions will be listed in the Registrars' Bankruptcy List at Queens Square. Where a Notice Stating Grounds of Opposition has been filed, the proceedings will generally be adjourned to the Registrar’s Monday List (the “Applications List”) with directions given and a timetable laid down for the conduct of the petition and proceedings.
Listing of Opposed Petitions & Applications
Opposed Petitions, applications and matters outside the delegation of a Registrar may be listed or adjourned to the Applications List on a Monday at 10am at the JMT Building for directions or hearing. There is a Bankruptcy Federal Magistrate who is available to accept referrals from the Registrar’s Monday Application List.
Substituted Service Applications
Substituted service applications will continue to be listed and dealt with by a Registrar in eCourt at (nominally) 4pm on the day listed in the filed application.
Urgent Bankruptcy Applications
Parties with urgent applications relating to bankruptcy that cannot wait until the next Monday List must approach the Duty Registrar in the Registry at Level 17 Law Courts Building Queens Square, initially by phone on 9230 8567, who will make appropriate arrangements.
REGISTRY ARRANGEMENTS
Documents in bankruptcy matters (eg creditor’s petitions, applications and any other documents) will continue to be filed:
- In the Registry at Level 17 Law Courts Building, Queens Square Sydney (between 9am and 4.30pm)
- By eLodgement through www.fmc.gov.au (after registering)
- By fax filing to 9230 8295
Parties and practitioners are encouraged to commence any bankruptcy matter electronically through eLodgment.
Listing & Adjournment Information
Parties and practitioners must ensure the listing and return information on creditor’s petitions, applications and any adjournment notifications record the correct location for the day upon which a matter is listed.
Please check the court list so that practitioners and parties attend the right location.
8th November 2011
Michael Wall
District Registrar (NSW) & Registrar
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