Australia wide organisation which provides general information to all people considering bankruptcy. Bankruptcy consultants will provide advice on individual options and the best solution to the individual’s financial problems. Will charge a fee depending on level of income, size of debt and what type of assistance is given.
The Self Representation Service can assist unrepresented litigants with civil law proceedings in the Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court relating to Bankruptcy and Fair Work.
They are unable to provide assistance for family and criminal law matters.
They can provide free assistance to individuals who:
- are involved in, or are considering commencing legal proceedings in the Federal Court or Federal Circuit Court.
- Have a legal issue that they have expertise in.
- Are not represented.
- Are unable to afford private legal assistance.
- Are ineligible for Legal Aid.
Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.
Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.
Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.
An independent Government agency who provide information to consumers on debt and bankruptcy.
Operates Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 8pm.
Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.
Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.
Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.
Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.
Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.
Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.
The Credit Ombudsman Service provides consumers and financial service providers with an accessible, independant and fair dispute resolution service. Free service to consumers.
Can assist consumers with issues relating to the storage and use of credit information. Can provide consumers with a copy of their credit file.
Emergency payments, advances on allowances & pensions for people who have been recipients for at least 3 mths. One off crisis payments equivalent to 2 weeks benefits for women who have fled home due to domestic violence. Paid immediately on the day or within 2 days if paid into an account. Callers should ask for one of the social workers.
The Customer Owned Banking Association is owned by its 95 member institutions: 77 credit unions, 6 building societies, 11 mutual banks and 1 other; and represents 13 friendly societies though the Friendly Societies of Australia and a number of affiliate members.
COBA provides representation and advocacy for its members to:
- federal and state governments;
- regulators, such as APRA and ASIC;
- the media;
- industry and consumer groups; and
- the general public and other stakeholders.
FCA is the peak body for financial counsellors in Australia. Whilst FCA’s role is to support financial counsellors, it will advocate on behalf of clients of financial counsellors for a fairer marketplace that will prevent financial problems in the first place.
By ringing this number you can speak to a financial counsellor, this number will automatically switch through to the service in the State or Territory closest to you.
Opening hours are : 9.30am – 4.30pm.
Provides finance for low income earners purchasing their own home.
Provides information, support and minor assistance for people experiencing financial difficulties. Whole of Tasmania service. This is not a crisis service. Services offered are free.
Financial Helpline 1800 007 007.
Provides information, support and minor assistance for people experiencing financial difficulties. Whole of Tasmania service. This is not a crisis service. Services offered are free.
Financial Helpline 1800 007 007.
A registered trustee can administer all administrations provided for by the Bankruptcy Act 1966.
In order to become a registered trustee a person must have the requisite experience, knowledge, abilities and qualifications.
A registered trustee can administer all administrations provided for by the Bankruptcy Act 1966.
In order to become a registered trustee a person must have the requisite experience, knowledge, abilities and qualifications.
A registered trustee can administer all administrations provided for by the Bankruptcy Act 1966.
In order to become a registered trustee a person must have the requisite experience, knowledge, abilities and qualifications.
A registered trustee can administer all administrations provided for by the Bankruptcy Act 1966.
In order to become a registered trustee a person must have the requisite experience, knowledge, abilities and qualifications.
Provides information, support and minor assistance for people experiencing financial difficulties. Whole of Tasmania service. This is not a crisis service. Services offered are free.
Financial Helpline 1800 007 007.
Provides financial advice and assistance with debt agreements, bankruptcy. Services Northern Tasmania. will provide some brief phone advice free of charge. Will charge a fee for assistance with bankruptcy, debt agreements or personal insolvency agreements based on income and the amount of debt.
The FPA is the peak professional body for Australia’s financial planners. It aims to raise the professional standards of financial planning in Australia, with the aim of protecting consumers from unethical practices and safeguarding their best interests.
Provides information, support and minor assistance for people experiencing financial difficulties. Whole of Tasmania service. This is not a crisis service. Services offered are free.
Financial Helpline 1800 007 007.
Provides information, support and minor assistance for people experiencing financial difficulties. Whole of Tasmania service. This is not a crisis service. Services offered are free.
Financial helpline 1800 007 007.
State Govt, $28.00 heating allowance paid twice yearly to assist eligible aged, disability, sole parent, carer, service and widow pensioners with heating costs.
Supported by the Federal and State Governments, Rural Business Tasmania’s free flagship financial counselling service provides confidential and independent assistance to primary producers, fishermen and small rural businesses that are suffering financial hardship, and that have no alternative sources of impartial support, to manage the challenges of change and adjustment.
Services include:
- Farm debt mediation
- Cash flow forecasting analysis
- Loan applications
- Financial negotiations
- Business plan development
- Viability analysis
- Farm exit planning
- Succession planning
- Financial literacy
- Small business advisory service