Victorian Current Acts

CONFISCATION ACT 1997 - SECT 73B

    (1)     The Minister may apply to the Supreme Court for an order for the sale of land charged under section 72 if—

        (a)     a notice of intention to sell charged land has been served on a person in accordance with section 73A; and

        (b)     at least 14 days have passed since that service; and

        (c)     any appeal period has expired or any application for an order under section 20, 36U or 40R is finally determined, whichever is later.

    (2)     The Supreme Court may make an order for the sale of the charged land by the Minister if satisfied that it is appropriate to do so.

    (3)     Without limiting the Supreme Court's power under subsection (2), the Supreme Court may—

        (a)     order the production of a certificate of title or any other document required by the Registrar of Titles; and

        (b)     make any additional orders that it considers appropriate in the circumstances—

              (i)     in relation to the interest in the land of any person; and

              (ii)     for giving effect to the order; and

              (iii)     for ensuring an effective commercial sale process.

S. 73C inserted by No. 44/2022 s. 35.