Consumer groups slam move to remove responsible lending laws
MEDIA STATEMENT FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2020 Consumer groups slam move to remove responsible lending laws Removing credit protections will…
Consumer groups welcome South Australian crackdown on predatory lenders
Media Release 16 September, 2020 Consumer groups welcome South Australian crackdown on predatory lenders Consumer groups have applauded the South Australian government’s plans…
Money on your mind – campaign to improve mental and financial health
Media Release 1 September, 2020 Beyond Blue and Financial Counselling Australia (FCA) are encouraging people to access free support services…
FCA apologises for mistake in Rank the Banks (and other creditors) report
Media Release 29th July 2020 Financial Counselling Australia (FCA) has today apologised for some inaccurate information in its’ latest Rank…
Consumer groups welcome NAB crackdown on debt vultures
Media Release 29 July, 2020 Consumer groups have welcomed a crackdown on debt vultures by National Australia Bank (NAB). In a…
Responsible lending law reform needed urgently
Consumer groups are extremely disappointed in ASIC’s decision not to appeal the Full Federal Court’s decision in the Westpac…
Financial Counsellors join national call to Raise the Rate of JobSeeker for Good
All of the State and Territory financial counselling associations,[1] together with Financial Counselling Australia, have joined the National Day…
Bank Announcement of Further Assistance for Customers a Timely Relief
Today’s announcement by the banking industry of further assistance to help customers experiencing financial hardship will provide some important relief…
Financial Counselling Australia welcomes big funding boost in Western Australia and urges other states to do the same
Financial Counselling Australia (FCA) has welcomed a $6.8 million funding boost for financial counselling services in Western Australia as part…
Financial counsellors urge the Federal Government to permanently increase JobSeeker
Financial Counselling Australia (FCA) welcomes reported moves to permanently increase the JobSeeker Payment, once the current scheme ends in September.…