Commonwealth Numbered Regulations Commonwealth Numbered Regulations(1) A paying officer for a debtor may:
(a) require the judgment creditor for the debtor to confirm that the judgment debt has not been discharged; and
(b) suspend the making of deductions until the paying officer receives the confirmation.
(2) If a debtor's appointment or employment with the AFP ceases, or is terminated, for any reason (including the debtor's death) the paying officer must, as soon as practicable, notify the judgment creditor of the cessation or termination.