Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) If an objection to the discharge of a bankrupt has taken effect in accordance with section 149G, then, unless the objection is withdrawn or cancelled, the reference in whichever of subsections 149(2), (3) and (4) applies in relation to the bankrupt to the period of 3 years from the date on which the bankrupt filed his or her statement of affairs is taken to be a reference to the prescribed number of years from the prescribed date.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1):
(a) the prescribed number of years is:
(i) if the objection was made on a ground, or on grounds that included a ground, referred to in paragraph 149D(1)(ab), (ac), (ad), (d), (da), (e), (f), (g), (h), (ha), (ia), (k) or (ma)--8 years; or
(ii) in any other case--5 years; and
(b) the prescribed date is:
(i) if the objection was made on a ground, or on grounds that included a ground, referred to in paragraph 149D(1)(a) or (h)--the date on which the bankrupt returned to Australia; or
(ii) in any other case--the date on which the bankrupt filed his or her statement of affairs.
(3) If the objection is withdrawn or cancelled:
(a) the objection is taken never to have been made; and
(b) if:
(i) the period specified in whichever of subsections 149(2), (3) and (4) applies in relation to the bankrupt has ended; and
(ii) no other objection against the discharge of the bankrupt is in effect;
the bankrupt is taken to be discharged under section 149 immediately the objection is withdrawn or cancelled.