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…
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 Counselling Australia response to AFCA ban
Financial Counselling Australia notes that Australia’s independent financial dispute resolution body, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority, has today banned MCR…
FCA welcomes extra funding for bushfire zones
Financial Counselling Australia (FCA) welcomes Tuesday’s announcement of an extra $3.5 million from the Federal Government to help people affected…