Massive court penalty of $50 million against Telstra sends a very clear message
Today’s $50 million fine against Telstra for unconscionable conduct sends a clear message to the industry that mis-selling will not…
More than 650 people registered for Financial Counselling Australia’s conference in Darwin
More than 650 people have registered for Financial Counselling Australia’s (FCA) annual conference, Monday May 17 – Friday May 21.…
Major National Debt Helpline campaign: act early if you’re experiencing financial stress
The National Debt Helpline has launched a campaign encouraging people in financial stress to contact a free and confidential financial…
Report shows telcos must improve responses to customers facing financial hardship
A new report by Financial Counselling Australia clearly shows that the telecommunications industry must improve its response to customers who…
Free financial counselling for flood victims
Financial Counselling Australia (FCA) is reminding individuals and small business owners who have been affected by the floods in NSW…
“The future of safe lending is in your hands” – Financial counsellors plead with Senate cross bench to block government plan to axe laws
Australia’s financial counsellors are pleading with crossbench Senators to block the Federal Government’s bill to axe responsible lending laws. The…
Buy now pay later sector must be regulated by Government NOT itself
Consumer groups have united to call for Federal Government regulation of buy now pay later (BNPL) services to protect…
Financial counsellors label increase to JobSeeker nowhere near enough
Financial counsellors are disappointed with today’s decision by the Federal Government to only increase JobSeeker by $50 a fortnight. “This…
“The job is not yet done”: Banking Royal Commission implementation
Consumer groups respond to the two year anniversary of the Hayne Banking Royal Commission Final Report’s public release “People…
Survey predicts dire consequences if safe lending laws are axed
A survey of Australia’s financial counsellors shows an overwhelming majority believe responsible lending laws should remain to prevent devastating consequences…