Compliance

Industry welcomes Privacy Act obligation change
by Josh Needs • 29 Sep 2023
Broker and business associations have supported the proposed move to extend Privacy Act obligations to small... READ MORE

New obligations to be brought in for small-business owners
by Josh Needs • 28 Sep 2023
The government has agreed, in principle, that small businesses with an annual turnover of $3 million or less should no... READ MORE

CAFBA patron selected for Digital ID stakeholder group
by Josh Needs • 28 Sep 2023
The long-serving association member has been appointed to represent the interests of small businesses and the finance... READ MORE

Victorian Premier bids farewell
by Adrian Suljanovic • 27 Sep 2023
Dan Andrews has announced his resignation from politics. READ MORE

Consultation opens on new Digital ID Bill
by Josh Needs • 21 Sep 2023
The federal government has opened a three-week consultation on a new bill that aims to provide more security for... READ MORE

NSW budget to ‘safeguard’ home buyers
by • 20 Sep 2023
The NSW state government has announced plans to expedite the planning system and “safeguard home buyers from... READ MORE

Federal Court rules against Ferratum Australia
by • 15 Sep 2023
The personal lender has been found in violation of consumer credit protection laws by the Federal Court. READ MORE

MFAA reiterates call for discharge standardisation
by Annie Kane • 14 Sep 2023
Lenders should either move quickly to discharge loans or be mandated to do so, the CEO of the broker association has... READ MORE

Senate greenlights Housing Future Fund
by • 13 Sep 2023
The federal government’s housing bill has received a majority vote in the Senate, despite opposition from the... READ MORE

Government commits additional $1bn to housing bill
by • 12 Sep 2023
The federal government’s housing bill is on the brink of securing approval in Parliament, after the Labor Party has... READ MORE