Certain actions or omissions by people while bankrupt or after being released (i.e. discharged) from bankruptcy can be subject to various Bankruptcy Act 1966 offences.
| Concealment of property from bankruptcy trustee | 1 to 5 years | section 263 of the Bankruptcy Act |
| Creditor lodging false claims to vote | 6 months | section 263C of the Bankruptcy Act |
| Failure to disclose property to bankruptcy trustee | 1 to 5 years. | section 265 of the Bankruptcy Act |
| Failure to attend interview with bankruptcy trustee | 6 months | section 267D of the Bankruptcy Act |
| Bankrupt obtaining credit of more than statutory limit without advising of bankruptcy | 3 years | section 269 of the Bankruptcy Act |
| Failure to keep proper books and records | 1 to 3 years | section 270 of the Bankruptcy Act |
| Bankrupt leaving Australia with intention of not returning | 3 to 5 years | section 272 of the Bankruptcy Act |
The table above outlines the imprisonment term or penalty for key Bankruptcy Act offences. The Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) is the government regulator responsible for any prosecutions.