Q&A: Everything you need to know about the new bankruptcy legislation

The term of bankruptcy is reduced from three years to one year. Any income payments to be made by the bankrupt will be limited to four years down from five years.
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The term of bankruptcy is reduced from three years to one year. Any income payments to be made by the bankrupt will be limited to four years down from five years.
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