Summary

Bills of Exchange Act 1909 (Cth) - Level 5

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The Bills of Exchange Act governs the rights and obligations of parties to two types of negotiable instruments - bills of exchange and promissory notes - and is essentially a codification of the common law relating to these financial instruments. The Bills of Exchange Act also applies to cheques drawn before 1 July 1987. Cheques issued since that date are governed by the Cheques Act 1986.

Relevant Compliance Frameworks

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