Section 253F — Bankruptcy Act 1966: Relevant authority may be heard on application relating to debtor’s petition

(1) The relevant authority may appear and be heard at the hearing of: (a) an application under subsection 55(6A) for leave to present a petition against a debtor in relation to whom a stay applies under a proclaimed law; or (b) an application under subsection 56A(7) by a person to whom a stay under a proclaimed law applies for the Court’s permission to join in presenting a petition against a partnership; or (c) an application under subsection 57(8) by a person in relation to whom a stay under a proclaimed law applies for leave to join in presenting a petition under section 57. (2) The relevant authority may appear in person or be represented by a barrister or solicitor.