22 March 2016
Michael Rescue
[FYI request #3788 email]
Ref: DOIA 1516-1165
Dear Mr Rescue,
Thank you for your request of 18 March 2016 requesting under the Official Information Act 1982, the
following information:
“On how many occasions have individuals had there income garnished or been asked to make
contributions to the Official Assignee from their salary and earnings after having been made
bankrupt in New Zealand whilst living in Australia?
I am particularly interested in the occasions when the only or main debt being cleared by the New
Zealand Bankruptcy is outstanding Student Loan Debt.
Also, on the occasions when the bankrupt individual has refused to make income contributions from
their Australian salary, how has the New Zealand Official Assignee attempted to enforce these
income contributions and has it been successful?”
Your request is being processed in accordance with the Official Information Act 1982. If you have any
enquiries regarding your request, you may contact us via email at [email address] or
Alan Witcombe
Manager, Ministerial Services
Communications and Ministerial Services
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
PO Box 3705
Wellington 6140
Your request was transferred to us from the Ministry of Justice, on 21 March 2016 and a response will be
sent to you as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely
Alan Witcombe
Manager, Ministerial Services
Communications and Ministerial Services