Papers and submissions

Utility debts have always been a significant proportion of the matters presenting to the Centre.

The RLC opposes any increase in the sentencing jurisdiction of the Local Court.

We continue to support the Commonwealth legislation to regulate all credit and mortgages, and continue to believe that State Courts and Tribunals should retain some power to hear minor credit and mortgage matters in their own jurisdictions.

This submission was made on behalf of Redfern Legal Centre's Credit and Debt Service.

This submission was addressed to SCOCA Australian Consumer Law Consultation Competition and Consumer Policy Division Treasury.

RLC's Credit and Debt Service provides free legal casework, including Court and Tribunal appearances, and legal advice, information and referral.