Legislation was introduced to parliament on Wednesday to slash HECS debts by 20 per cent and increase income thresholds before minimum repayments kick in. It is expected to be passed with the support of the opposition in the coming weeks. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese credited the bill as a key reason behind Labor’s victory in…
No positive STI results to date as testing of children in case of accused Melbourne childcare paedophile continues Benita Kolovos All children tested so far for sexually transmitted infections after coming into contact with accused childcare paedophile Joshua Dale Brown have tested negative, the Victorian deputy premier, Ben Carroll, has told reporters. Carroll this afternoon said he’d…
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Labor has introduced legislation to parliament to wipe 20 per cent off everyone’s HECS debts. (Source: Getty) The federal government has introduced legislation to parliament to wipe 20 per cent off the value of the country’s collective student loan debt. It was one of Labor’s big election promises, and the party is finally making good…
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced a probe into credit repair and debt management services amid reports of dishonest practices. The investigation aims to weed out those exploiting financially vulnerable consumers by not meeting debt management terms, charging high fees, or not communicating adequately with customers. ASIC said it is concerned some…
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First Nations Australians are being systematically excluded from accessing their superannuation — in retirement, during hardship, and even after death — according to new research from Super Consumers Australia and Mob Strong Debt Help. The report, which surveyed 99 First Nations consumers in the Eastern Arnhem region and consulted 19 financial counsellors nationwide, has revealed…
The regulator’s review of the debt management and credit repair industry is a critical and long-awaited step toward protecting consumers and restoring industry trust, says Victoria Coster, CEO of credit repair company Credit Fix Solutions. This week, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) launched a comprehensive review into the debt management and credit repair…