Latest debt collection News

Taskforce Hawk series of warrants as part of fraud investigation
Energy customers reminded of reconnection rights
Government and private sector working together to back families and small businesses
Coles accused of ‘utterly misleading’ discounts as major court case kicks off
Federal Court orders $250 million combined penalties against ANZ
Strata reforms kick-in with new powers for NSW Fair Trading and better support for owners in financial hardship
Collection agency company director loses appeal against conviction for obtaining a financial advantage by deception
A $100 million fine for ‘appalling’ predatory sales practices caps a horror week for Optus
Federal Court orders Optus to pay $100m penalty for unconscionable conduct
ANZ admits widespread misconduct and agrees to pay $240 million in penalties
Australians for Mental Health welcomes NSW suicide-prevention legislation, calls for it to be expanded to all debt collectors
Greens celebrate win on welfare debts, say Robodebt work is far from done
ASIC plan underscores response to financial ecosystem threats
From the Commissioner: How community legal centres make a difference
Debt collector convicted and fined for misleading conduct
Greens urge end to Robodebt, two years on from Royal Commission
Optus agrees to $100m penalty, subject to court approval, for unconscionable conduct
Optus Reaches Sales Conduct Agreement With ACCC
ACT Ombudsman to work with Revenue Office on assessment and debt collection processes
Bradford Exchange in Court over alleged misleading representations about subscriptions
Reforms Repairing Robodebt Wreckage
Speech to IPA National Congress 2024 | Australian Taxation Office
OMBUDSMAN’S SMALL BUSINESS GUIDE TO DEALING WITH DEBT
Optus in court for alleged unconscionable sales and debt collection
SmartMeasures Unveils Game-Changing AI Debt Reduction Solution in the US for Energy Retailers and Utilities
Commissioner Heferens address to ATO employees at the corporate plan 202425 launch | Australian Taxation Office
Small business conditions, ATO debt collections, ASBFEO Tax Concierge Service, global computer outage
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Council to consider rate payment options and Revenue and Debt Collection Policy
Council of Small Business Organisations Australia National Small Business Summit 2024 | Australian Taxation Office
Industry to fund additional financial counselling services
The Greens call on Labor to learn the lessons of Robodebt and halt debt recovery
ATO reminds businesses to pay before they disclose their debts
Robodebt Royal Commission report: Justice must be done for current and former victims of automated debt-collection, say Greens
Use of debt collectors for social welfare abolished
Cars, bikes seized as compliance program ensures those who owe money to Queensland pay their debts
Small business insolvency laws need overhaul
Telstra breaches credit management rules for financial hardship customers
Clayton Utz advises on successful recapitalisation and sale of Collection House to Credit Corp Group
Gwydir Shire Council Financial Hardship Payment Support
Delivery Program Update 1 January
ATO prioritising support and assistance for debt collection efforts
Police charge two after extortion investigation
New laws to streamline fines management and debt recovery
ATO to ramp up use of powers against employers that don’t pay their workers superannuation
Expectations during floods in NSW and Queensland
Council supports debt recovery decision
ASIC sues debt collection company for breaching consumer credit protection laws