Small business finance regulation deferred

By | February 19th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, Legislation|

It seems the controversial draft legislation regulating small business finance has been deferred – with the Government now saying it [...]

Great shot, wrong target: Gillard Government’s draft legislation to regulate small business credit completely misses the point

By | January 8th, 2013|Industry News, Legislation, media releases, Press Releases|

Media Release Great shot, wrong target: Gillard Government’s draft legislation to regulate small business credit completely misses the point. 21 [...]

Miss a bill payment by one day and risk your credit rating: New Privacy Laws passed today -UPDATE -Live Radio Interview on News Talk 4BC with Graham Doessel of MyCRA and Privacy Commissioner Timothy Pilgrim

By | December 14th, 2012|Consumer, Industry News, Legislation, Privacy Commissioner|

Yesterday, Graham Doessel, founder and CEO of MyCRA Credit Rating Repairs was interviewed along with the Privacy Commissioner, Mr Timothy [...]

New Credit Laws Pass House of Representatives

By | September 18th, 2012|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, Legislation|

Australia's new Privacy Laws, which include a credit reporting law overhaul are coming to fruition. Amendments to the Privacy Act 1988 [...]

Australia has new privacy legislation to fight worldwide cybercrime

By | August 23rd, 2012|Identity Theft, Legislation|

New laws passed the Senate yesterday changing Australia’s privacy legislation to bring us in line with other countries and pave [...]

New Credit laws passed Parliament yesterday which may protect those who need it most

By | August 21st, 2012|Industry News, Legislation|

It’s not the long awaited comprehensive credit reporting, but it is the Consumer Credit Legislation Amendment (Enhancements) Bill 2012 passed [...]

Australian Privacy Foundation says new credit laws will work against consumers

By | August 16th, 2012|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, Legislation|

The Australian Privacy Foundation (APF) has come out swinging at the Federal Government’s proposed amendments to privacy legislation, which incorporates [...]

Bill shock and telco complaints finally actioned: New Telco Consumer Protection Code approved by ACMA

By | July 12th, 2012|Industry News, Legislation|

It has finally come to pass - telcos have a compulsory and enforceable code to govern their behaviour towards consumers. [...]

Telco consumer code on third rewrite for June deadline

By | June 21st, 2012|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, Legislation|

A third shot at a telecommunications consumer code has recently been submitted by Telcos to the Australian Communications and Media [...]

A wait and see approach to logistics of new credit laws

By | May 31st, 2012|Broker, Consumer, Legislation, Privacy Commissioner|

Most people are very positive about changes to Australia's Privacy Laws which are coming through Parliament, effectively bringing Australia out [...]

Gillard Government finally recognises the prevalence of credit rating errors, says Graham the ‘Credit Corrector’

By | May 29th, 2012|Industry News, Legislation, media releases, Press Releases|

Media Release Gillard Government finally recognises the prevalence of credit rating errors, says Graham the 'Credit Corrector.' 29 May 2012 [...]

A credit reporting accuracy advocate says ‘about time’ for new laws delivering a better credit reporting complaints process.

By | May 28th, 2012|Industry News, Legislation, media releases, Press Releases|

Media Release A credit reporting accuracy advocate says 'about time' for new laws delivering a better credit reporting complaints process. [...]

Credit reporting changes introduced into Parliament

By | May 24th, 2012|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, Legislation|

Further to news on changes to Australia’s Privacy Laws, the Attorney-General Nicola Roxon announced that much awaited changes to the [...]

Credit reporting law changes – a look at complaints handling

By | May 8th, 2012|Industry News, Legislation, Privacy Commissioner|

Credit reporting is set to be overhauled. In our arena of helping consumers make complaints and dispute their credit reports [...]

Privacy Protection set to be heightened under Australian Law

By | May 3rd, 2012|Identity Theft, Legislation, Privacy Commissioner|

Big changes are coming for Australian privacy rights and laws governing the use of personal information. The Australian Government has [...]

Comprehensive credit reporting could mean more consumers refused credit

By | February 27th, 2012|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, Legislation|

Comprehensive credit reporting has again come under the spotlight for its potential advantages and disadvantages for lenders and consumers alike. [...]