Consumer advocacy groups have sent an informative and persuasive newsletter to all Federal parliamentarians with the aim of ensuring the upcoming review into payday lending regulations in the second half of 2015 is fair, independent and evidence-based. Read the Newsletter here: PaydayParliamentaryNewsletter As you read this, the attached newsletter is arriving in the mailboxes of every MP and Senator in Canberra. If you ever [ More ]
Consumer leases will continue to make the poor pay more:Consumer Groups Consumer Action Law Centre and Financial Rights Legal Centre say changes to Centrepay (Centrelink’s service that allows third parties deduct from payments) announced today by the Federal Government are a step in the right direction, but will achieve very little in protecting vulnerable Australians from the unfair costs and questionable behaviour of [ More ]
The Financial Rights Legal Centre publishes a quarterly E-flyer. IN THIS EDITION 1. What we do at the Financial Rights Legal Centre: Insurance Law Service 2. Last resort for victims of dodgy financial advice 3. Big Win for Consumers in Unfairly Investigated for Insurance Fraud 4. ASIC Enforcement against Payday Lenders 5. Getting Access to Emergency Relief in NSW Click here to [ More ]
We are seeking an enthusiastic senior solicitor for a full-time position, 6 month maternity leave contract. Financial Rights Legal Centre Inc is a community based legal centre in Surry Hills specialising in financial services, particularly consumer credit, banking, insurance and debt. We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic senior solicitor for a full-time position, 6 month maternity leave contract. Experience [ More ]
We are seeking an enthusiastic Policy & Advocacy Officer for full-time position, 12 month contract. Financial Rights Legal Centre Inc is a community based legal centre in Surry Hills specialising in financial services, particularly consumer credit, banking, insurance and debt. We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic Policy & Advocacy Officer for a full-time position on a 12 month contract. Experience [ More ]
