Ann: Removal from Official List, page-13

The 2 relevant areas for information - as DOCA accepted - pending any other action it is once docs lodged at court no longer in admin.. Need zero return statement from administrator . If you can't get statement from administrator or fail to claim in that tax year you are locked in to awaiting formal deregistration of the company in the case of defunct companies and that is a process that ASIC does - eventually

Remember it is about benefit to creditors not shareholders

https://asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/insolvency/insolvency-for-investors-and-shareholders/

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/investments-and-assets/capital-gains-tax/shares-and-similar-investments/investments-in-a-company-in-liquidation-or-administration

example of declaration

https://www.investogain.com.au/LiqDecl/AEDoil.pdf
ATO knows which companies have declarations so be cautious and check with accountant if you don;t get it and want to claim