SAFCA Eligibility Required to Submit EEPS Application

The Emergency Electricity Payment Scheme (EEPS) provides up to $400 in assistance to households in financial crisis who are unable to pay their electricity debt. Please note that too be qualified to submit an application for an emergency electricity payment, a financial counsellor must be eligible to become a full member of the South Australia...

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ASIC Proceedings Against Membo Finance Over Hardship Requests

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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More Options for AFSA's Online Bankruptcy Process

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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DV NILS

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. By c...

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Tell Jacqui Lambie What You Think

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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