News and Events

The banking association is calling on government to provide greater clarity on the application of the best interests duty expansion.

The proposal to overhaul responsible lending obligations has been met with mixed reaction, with many welcoming its ability to speed up the flow of credit while others have warned against potential harm to consumers. Annie Kane reports for Mortgage Business

The banking industry has backed the Morrison government’s proposed changes to responsible lending laws, putting it on a collision course with nine consumer groups which have jointly signed a scathing review of the controversial reforms. Richard Gluyas reports for the Australian

Common visa issues for international students during COVID-19 and where to get visa advice.

We share tips for investigating and resolving cases of financial abuse, gained through our experience running the Financial Abuse Service.

Decolonising justice – what does it look like and how can we achieve it?

Using insights from RLC’s Financial Abuse Service, learn how to identify financial abuse and how to safely support victim survivors to deal with relationship debts.

Social housing in NSW can be confusing for tenants, and confusing for anyone assisting them.

A webinar on the special provisions in NSW tenancy law for public and private tenants who experience domestic violence.

The federal government has heard evidence for the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry that showcased the heavy malpractice of financial services such as banks and insurance companies in capitalising on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders fear of financial instability.