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Cold call sales of direct life insurance and consumer credit insurance banned

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced the implementation of a ban on unsolicited ‘cold call’ telephone sales of direct life insurance and consumer credit insurance (CCI).

6 December 2019

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Events

Domestic Violence and Tenancy in NSW (webinar)

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

13 November 2019

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Melbourne University Research Study: Do Australian Laws Help People with Debt Problems?

A Melbourne University researcher is seeking participants for a study examining the use and impact of some of the options available to people experiencing consumer debt problems in Australia.

1 August 2019

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Understanding the relationship between debt and problem gambling: USyd survey

The University of Sydney is seeking people with lived experience of debt and gambling to take part in a short, anonymous research survey.

23 May 2019

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Financial Abuse Panel sows seeds for change

On 6 March, RLC held a panel discussion on financial abuse – a fundraiser presented by RLC’s Young Professionals Committee.

7 March 2019

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RLC Submission: Review of the early release of superannuation benefits

RLC submission to the Retirement Income Policy Division

15 February 2019

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Changes to Australian Consumer Law: Key benefits for vulnerable consumers

On 28 March 2018, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Australian Consumer Law Review) Bill 2018 (Cth) was passed and will enact the first suite of proposals of the Australian Consumer Law Review.

9 November 2018

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Senate Inquiry into payday lenders and ‘debt vultures’ announced

On 18 October, the Australian Senate voted to establish an inquiry into unregulated debt management firms, which target customers with debt problems.

19 October 2018

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CLC Volunteer Solicitor Training

Over the the past few months, a series of free training sessions have been offered to volunteer solicitors at Kingsford, Inner City, Redfern and Marrickville Legal Centres. Book now for the final session, being held in November.

4 September 2018

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Submission: ASIC Consultation Paper on Credit Cards and Responsible Lending Assessments

In this submission, RLC focuses on the impact of irresponsible lending practices on consumers in response to the ASIC Consultation Paper on Credit Cards and Responsible Lending Assessments.

17 August 2018

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Topics

Cold call sales of direct life insurance and consumer credit insurance banned

Domestic Violence and Tenancy in NSW (webinar)

Melbourne University Research Study: Do Australian Laws Help People with Debt Problems?

Understanding the relationship between debt and problem gambling: USyd survey

Financial Abuse Panel sows seeds for change

RLC Submission: Review of the early release of superannuation benefits

Changes to Australian Consumer Law: Key benefits for vulnerable consumers

Senate Inquiry into payday lenders and ‘debt vultures’ announced

CLC Volunteer Solicitor Training

Submission: ASIC Consultation Paper on Credit Cards and Responsible Lending Assessments

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