No Queenslander should have to fear the banks again
Queensland parliamentarians bravely stood up to the big banks. Now we’re calling on them to defend safe lending laws.
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Tasmanians deserve affordable homes and fair loans
Tasmania now has the highest level of mortgage stress in Australia. That’s why it needs safe lending laws more than ever.
‘A real victory’ as more royal commission recommendations become law
New legislation introduces a ‘hawking’ ban, stricter breach reporting, waiting periods and more.
Victoria bans bank marketing in schools
CHOICE welcomes the decision to end bank marketing programs such as Dollarmites in Victorian schools.
‘Block this harmful plan’
Consumer groups issue an open letter calling on parliamentarians to protect safe lending laws.
The wave of debt that could soon engulf many Australians
The federal government plans to remove responsible lending obligations from credit providers – at a painful cost to borrowers.
How to find the best account and switch banks
If you’re paying high fees, it’s time to demand a better deal from your bank – or bid it farewell.
Removing lending protections will continue bad bank behaviour
At a time when banks should be increasing their obligations to the Australian community, the Government is letting them off the hook.
Banks get low marks on CHOICE COVID-19 banking scorecard
The big four banks have taken some steps to help customers affected by the economic fallout, but it’s far from enough.
Our five-point plan for the banks to earn back trust during the COVID-19 crisis
Waive long-term credit card debt, cap rates at 10%, pay compensation now, and more.