Debtor Harassment

Dealing with debts: your rights and responsibilities ASIC and the ACCC 
 have produced a joint publication assisting consumers dealing with debts and debt collection.
 Click Here to view this publication

here are some fact sheets that you will find useful
Are you being taken to court?
Dealing with debt collectors
Disputing a debt
Dealing with your debts
Key tips
Are you in debt?
Unacceptable behaviour by debt collectors
If you feel that you are being harassed by Debt Collectors here is a debt harassment diary
CCLC NSW have a new Fact sheet called "Dealing with Debt Collectors"

Complaints about debt collection activity, the responsibilities of Commonwealth agencies.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and ASIC
 have issued a brochure outlining their roles in regulating debt collection activities.
Click Here to view this brochure

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Please note that some of the information on this website applies to residents of NSW Australia only.

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