I           INTRODUCTION

The ultimate aim of the Bankruptcy Act 1996 (Cth) is to provide a fair and orderly process for the administration of the affairs of a debtor.  In many circumstances the debtor may attempt to avoid his obligations to some or all of his creditors.  The Bankruptcy Act recognises this and has long had provisions which empower trustees in bankruptcy to recover certain assets of a bankrupt.  The two types of powers given to the trustee are where: