Commonwealth Numbered Acts

CORPORATIONS ACT 1989 No. 109 of 1989 - SECT 24

24. (1) A person disposes of a futures contract (other than a futures option
or an eligible exchange-traded option) if, and only if, the person takes, or
causes to be taken, such action as closes out the futures contract, 25 whether
or not the action is taken on another's behalf.

(2) A person disposes of a futures option or an eligible exchange-traded
option if, and only if, the person:

   (a)  grants, assigns or exercises the option;

   (b)  takes, or causes to be taken, such action as releases the option; or
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   (c)  allows the option to lapse; whether or not on another's behalf.

(3) This section has effect subject to sections 26 and 27.