There are two types of registered insolvency professionals in Australia: Registered Liquidators and Bankruptcy Trustees.
A Registered Liquidator is an insolvency practitioner who is registered under the Corporations Act 2001 and listed with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). A liquidator must be registered to be appointed to any type of insolvent external administration.
A Bankruptcy Trustee is a licensed insolvency practitioner who manages the administration of a bankruptcy and administers Personal Insolvency Agreements. Bankruptcy Trustees are regulated by the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA).