Australian Financial Security Authority

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]

Australian Financial Security Authority

Authority overview
Formed	1999; 26 years ago (1999)
Preceding Authority	Insolvency & Trustee Service Australia
Jurisdiction	Australia
Headquarters	Level 5, 4 National Circuit, Barton, ACT 2600 35.3061206°S 149.1316551°E / -35.3061206; 149.1316551
Parent department	Attorney-General's Department (Australia)
Website	afsa.gov.au