One of our key goals is to campaign and advocate for legislative and policy reforms that result in better treatment for those struggling with financial problems and a fairer marketplace for all

As part of our advocacy work, we conduct research, undertake sector engagement, write submissions and reports, sit on committees and working groups, and comment on government policy and other matters, which are relevant to financial counsellors and their clients.

To do this, we join with other sector organisations, including Financial Counselling Australia and other state associations, in campaigning for better outcomes for those experiencing poverty and disadvantage. 

2025

Signing the Joint Statement to Raise the Rate - ACOSS
Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme 2026-2030 - Department of Energy and Mining
Statutory Review of BetStop - Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Joint Statement Rental Standards - Healthy Homes for Renters
Centrepay Reform - Services Australia
Draft Suicide Prevention Action Plan - Department of Human Services SA

2024
Letter to Drakes Supermarkets requesting end of buy now pay later in stores
Financial Rights Legal Centre: Insurance Independent Review Initial Consultation Paper
Joint Submission from the Financial Counselling Sector: Centrepay Reform Discussion Paper

2020
What's fair? An equity perspective - Australian Energy Retailer
Buy Now Pay Later - Australian Finance Industry Association
Continuing Credit Contracts - Australian Securities and Investments Commission 

2019
National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment - Consumer Action Law Centre
Short Term Credit - Australian Securities and Investments Commission
Stop the Debt Trap - Senate Standing Committee on Economics
Buy Now Pay Later - Consumer Action Law Centre

2018
Credit and financial services targeted at people in financial hardship Senate Inquiry
Redress and Complaints Handling  (Part A) - Consumer Safeguards Review
2020-2025 Draft Plan SA Power Networks - Customer Consultative Panel
Strengthening protections for customers in hardship -  Australian Energy Market Commission

SAFCA EO Kate Fox attending the SACOSS Post-Budget Lunch with the Treasurer in 2023.

SAFCA

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