Consumer Action

"I've been in the sector for 11 years... and we have never had adequate resources to answer all the people who need us." Claire Tacon says. @FCAupdate @natdebthelpline #Interestrate #Debt soundcloud.com/user-476506243…

Australia should be moving in the direction of countries like New Zealand, who have banned crypto ATMs outright, and Singapore, where restrictions have made them commercially unviable. @AUSTRAC @FCAupdate @natdebthelpline aarp.org/money/scams-fr…

@EssentialVics draft decision on the 2026-27 Victorian Default Offer (VDO) proposes a reduction in each of the state’s five electricity distribution zones. On average, domestic customers would save $46 a year (3%) and small business customers $172 (5%). esc.vic.gov.au/media-centre/v…

Speaking on A Current Affair, Consumer Action Law Centre CEO, Stephanie Tonkin said the expectation is that a business would "...do the right thing, if they knew they were about to go into liquidation... it's pretty unfair conduct." @FCAupdate @acccgovau youtu.be/EMH2zvjzrm4?si…

For new mum Brenda, her unexpected pregnancy led to her and her partner struggling to pay their bills, relying solely on the BNPL system to stay afloat before calling the free National Debt Helpline (1800 007 007). drive.com.au/caradvice/why-…

ENERGY COSTS: Carolyn talks about her struggle to pay her electricity bill. Energy bills are an increasing problem for families affected by the cost-of-living crisis. @EssentialVic @FCAupdate @natdebthelpline youtu.be/UV9wB9zIkbI

Speaking on A Current Affair, Consumer Action Law Centre CEO, Stephanie Tonkin said the expectation is that a business would "...do the right thing, if they knew they were about to go into liquidation... it's pretty unfair conduct." @FCAupdate @acccgovau youtu.be/EMH2zvjzrm4?si…

‘Reprehensible’ delay in scam regulation must be addressed says Consumer Action Law Centre CEO, Stephanie Tonkin. #p5a3ue" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">afr.com/companies/fina…

"I've been in the sector for 11 years... and we have never had adequate resources to answer all the people who need us." Claire Tacon says. @FCAupdate @natdebthelpline #Interestrate #Debt soundcloud.com/user-476506243…

ENERGY PRICE: “People are really concerned about paying their energy bills and calls to the National Debt Helpline are surging, so this news is good for all Victorians in these uncertain economic times.” @EssentialVic @FCAupdate consumeraction.org.au/energy-price-d…

For new mum Brenda, her unexpected pregnancy led to her and her partner struggling to pay their bills, relying solely on the BNPL system to stay afloat before calling the free National Debt Helpline (1800 007 007). drive.com.au/caradvice/why-…

INTEREST RATES "People are struggling... everything is in crisis, credit cards are maxed-out, people are relying on buy-now-pay-later... " Claire Tacon says. @FCAupdate @natdebthelpline Ihttps://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/am/rate-rise-to-hit-struggling-households/106466804

CRYPTO ATMs BANNED! If Indiana U.S.A. can do it, why can't we? These are clear scam vectors robbing Australians @AUSTRAC @FCAupdate @natdebthelpline aarp.org/money/scams-fr…

"Australian Consumer Law rights apply automatically when you purchase a good or service, and you can't contract out of these rights," Anna Meulman says. "You're still automatically covered either way." @FCAupdate @natdebthelpline

CRYPTO ATMs BANNED! If Indiana U.S.A. can do it, why can't we? These are clear scam vectors robbing Australians @AUSTRAC @FCAupdate @natdebthelpline aarp.org/money/scams-fr…

SCAM VECTOR: CRYPTO ATMs BANNED! If Indiana U.S.A. can do it, why can't we? @AUSTRAC aarp.org/money/scams-fr… VECTOR

UNFAIR BANK CHARGES: "No, this doesn't sound fair at all," says financial counsellor Claire Tacon. "It's very hard to justify an account closure fee if the bank initiates the closure..." @abcadelaide @FCAupdate abc.net.au/listen/program…

‘Reprehensible’ delay in scam regulation must be addressed says Consumer Action Law Centre CEO, Stephanie Tonkin. @choiceaustralia @FCAupdate #p5a3ue" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">afr.com/companies/fina…

QUESTION: Australia has the third highest number of crypto ATMs in the world. Why do we have so many of these 'scam machines' and why don't we ban them NOW? @FCAupdate @natdebthelpline @acccgovau choice.com.au/money/banking/…

On National Close the Gap Day, we stand with First Nations people in calling for meaningful, long‑term action to close the gap in health, wellbeing, and life outcomes. ow.ly/Amja50Yw82z #CloseTheGap #FinancialCounselling #HealthEquality #FirstNationsJustice