ASIC has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Membo Finance Pty Ltd (Membo) and its sole credit representative Richmond Group Financial Services (RGFS). It's for alleged contraventions of the National Consumer Credit Protection Act.
It is alleged that Membo and RGFS failed to comply with the Act when borrowers... |
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The Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) has established an online bankruptcy process that allows financial counsellors to download a bankruptcy form from the Toolkit for a client to complete.
AFSA also introduced a process for financial counsellors to submit bankruptcy forms and temporary debt protection forms for people who can... |
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Good Shepherd Australia and New Zealand are offering flexible NILs loans of up to $2,000 to help women who have experienced or are experiencing family or domestic violence to be safe at home, move to safety, or rebuild life years after.
Loans can be repaid weekly, fortnightly or monthly over 18-24 months via direct debit or Centrepay.
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Jacqui Lambie asks "Should I vote for the Green's amendment to raise JobSeeker by $103 a week or should I vote no and accept the Government's proposed $25 a week rise?".
Let her know here
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Financial Counselling Australia invites you to attend a briefing/consultation workshop about the implementation of the Sylvan Review.
In late November 2020, Senator the Hon Anne Ruston, Minister for Families and Social Services, released the Government's response to the Sylvan Review of financial counselling. Some of the key recommendatio... |
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