AFCA Approach to Responsible Lending

Submission to: Senate Community Affairs Committee
We do not support the proposed expansion of the compulsory cashless debit card to some people on Centrelink payments in the Northern Territory, . We remain concerned that it deprives people of choice which negatively affects their wellbeing and financial capability.

Submission to: Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman
We support an inquiry into insolvency practices and the impact on small business. Insolvency can be difficult, costly and unfair for small business. Small business needs access to expert independent free advice to ensure adequate support. The costs of insolvency need to be reduced and the structure simplified.