Cutting student loans by a flat $5,500 would be a fairer and more effective way of providing relief than Labor’s promised 20% reduction to Hecs debts, a leading independent thinktank says. Anthony Albanese will introduce legislation this week to deliver a key election commitment that helped secure his government a second term. The fairer deal…
Key points ASIC recognises the important role of credit within the financial system. Consumer credit protections have been in place for many years and yet they are not universally enjoyed by people who seek or use credit. ASIC regards consumer credit protection as a priority and will continue to use all the tools in its…
Noor Mukadam’s murder: Zahir Jaffer to undergo medical evaluation ahead of filing mercy plea ISLAMABAD: A medical board will evaluate this week Zahir Zakir Jaffer, convicted of the brutal murder of Noor Mukadam, as part of procedural requirements for his mercy petition before Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, a senior jail official said on…
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Cape Town approves R2.2 billion debt relief — do you qualify? Primedia Plus Read the original article here
At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal court has temporarily halted an alleged debt relief services scheme that targeted seniors, including veterans, using a wide range of deceptive conduct, including falsely impersonating consumers’ banks and credit card companies as well as government agencies. The Commission filed a complaint against seven companies and three individuals…
The City of Cape Town has approved a substantial R2.2bn debt write-off for qualifying residents in its 2025/26 budget to provide economic relief and improve the metro’s financial sustainability. Despite achieving a high annual collection ratio of 97.83% as of 30 June 2025, the City recognises the need to assist residents facing financial hardship. The…
I was asked the other day, what are the two things you’d love to see in this budget? And I said, I’d love to see the treasurer stand up and say, I’m going to re-establish the fiscal rules. Scientia Professor Richard Holden UNSW Business School Read the original article here
Helen McLaughlin, a Tatton constituent, met with MP Esther McVey in London as part of the Act Now Change Forever Climate Lobby, which saw thousands gather outside Parliament to urge action on climate change, debt, and nature. The event, organised by The Climate Coalition, was the largest of its kind in more than a decade and…
Gambler sues Tabcorp over $900k debt The Australian Read the original article here