Centrelink’s automated debt recovery will continue despite a widespread backlash. Some Centrelink recipients that have been targeted in the department’s new debt recovery endeavour are finding themselves in severe financial stress, with some looking at taking out a payday loan to get by. Speaking to the Herald Sun, Centrelink recipient Michael Bond said issues relating…
Rental, hiring and real estate services were among the industries that fared worst as external administrations jumped 14 per cent in Western Australia for the September quarter, as insolvency experts warn that an economic rebound has not yet clearly emerged. Around 260 WA businesses entered administration in that three month period, up from 228 in…
Care home operators, trade unions and charities have been telling Theresa May for months that the care home industry is in crisis and needs help. Last week, May got her sternest warning yet the chairs of three influential Commons committees urged the prime minister to deal with the immense challenge of paying for health and social care in the…
Independent senator Rod Culleton has lost his spot in the Senate after he was declared bankrupt by a Federal Court judge. Senate president Stephen Parry has informed Mr Culleton and WA Governor Kerry Sanderson that there is a vacancy because the former One Nation member has been disqualified from the position as he is an…
RELATED COVERAGE: Ballarat Centrelink staff saw the debt debacle looming months ago but were ignored by their managers, their union has said. More than one in 10 customers to Ballarat Centrelink are coming in to query a debt notice but centre staff are unable to help and instead have to refer people to a debt notice hotline, Community…
This Is Us is finally back and picking up right where it left off. Is Toby going to make it after his tragic Christmas collapse? Check out our recap of the Jan. 10 episode! WARNING: SPOILERS ahead! TOBY & KATE Tobys rushed to the hospital after his collapse, and Kate rushes to his side. Toby is ALIVE!…
The sister of bankrupted former billionaire Nathan Tinkler is facing a similar fate after being accused of entering into uncommercial transactions and breaching her directors’ duties. Donna Dennis is alleged to have sold off furniture belonging to two Tinkler family companies for a little more than $100,000 despite being notified that the companies were insolvent…
UPDATE, WEDNESDAY: A decision on the future of the CQ Leagues Club is likely to be made within “20 to 30 business days, the club’s administrator says. A statement issued shortly after midday today by Worrells Solvency & Forensic Accountants has confirmed the board of the CQ Leagues Club Limited appointed Morgan Lane and Paul…