The National Legal Assistance Partnership (NLAP) is an agreement between the State, Territory and Federal Governments about the funding and oversight of legal assistance services. Funding is provided through the NLAP to legal aid commissions, community legal centres and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community legal services. In accordance with the agreement, the NLAP is being independently reviewed. Financial counsellors often work closely with consumer lawyers in services funded by the NLAP. Our submission describes the complementary roles of financial counsellors, capability workers and consumer lawyers and how each supports the other.
National Legal Assistance Partnership Review
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Submission to Treasury – Review of Tax Regulator Secrecy Exceptions
Tax secrecy laws are important for protecting people’s private financial information and keeping
Australia’s tax system secure. However, the current rules under the Tax Administration Act 1953 (TAA
1953) are making life harder for grieving families trying to access a loved one’s superannuation. This submission outlines issues we see in tax and super systems.
Submission to the Code Governance Committee – Monitoring and Compliance Priorities Consultation
This document outlines feedback on the Code Governance Committee’s priorities for monitoring compliance with the General Insurance Code of Practice. We appreciate the CGC’s
focus on key issues impacting consumers and financial counsellors. We outline several recommendations to improve insurance outcomes for consumers.