Australian Financial Security Authority | |
Type: | Authority |
Preceding1: | Insolvency & Trustee Service Australia |
Jurisdiction: | Australia |
Headquarters: | Level 5, 4 National Circuit, Barton, ACT 2600 |
Coordinates: | -35.3061°N 149.1317°W |
Parent Department: | Attorney-General's Department (Australia) |
The Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) is an Australian executive agency part of the portfolio of the Attorney-General that primarily exists to handle bankruptcy applications.[1] The agency was formed in 1999 with the passing of the Public Service Act 1999,[2] succeeding "Insolvency & Trustee Service Australia".[3]