Can I leave the country if I am bankrupt?

• You can only travel overseas with the prior written consent of your trustee.
• Your trustee will only give you permission if they are satisfied you have genuine reasons to leave the country such as you are required to leave for work.
• If your trustee gives you permission to travel overseas they may impose conditions relating to the period of your travel or the date you must return to Australia among other things.
• Your trustee could deny you permission to travel if:
  • you have failed to fulfil all of your obligations for example failing to file your statement of affairs;
  • you are needed in the country to assist your trustee with the bankruptcy administration; or
  • your trustee has not finalised their investigations.