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RBA Glossary definition for bankruptcy
bankruptcy – A legal status, which can be initiated by a creditor or person concerned, whereby the bankrupt's property is vested in a trustee and, with the exception of certain personal and professional property, is available for distribution to creditors.
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The 1890s Depression
31 Dec 2001
RDP
2001-07
The aim of the legislation was to give financial institutions more time to resolve their difficulties by delaying bankruptcy proceedings and deferring depositors' claims. ... Also in April, the bankruptcy of the general manager of the Colonial Bank
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/rdp/2001/2001-07/1890s-depression.html
The 1820s
31 Dec 2001
RDP
2001-07
Liquidation of the bank's assets risked triggering widespread bankruptcy in the colony.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/rdp/2001/2001-07/1820s.html