Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
The ACCC promotes competition and fair trade in the market place to benefit consumers, business and the community. |
www.accc.gov.au |
1300 302 502 |
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
Financial tips and safety checks
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www.fido.asic.gov.au |
1300 300 630
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Australian Stock Exchange
Education, broker referral, tracking of stock markets
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www.asx.com.au |
1300 300 279
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Banking & Financial Services Ombudsman
Free and independent dispute resolution service with banks and financial services providers
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www.bfso.org.au |
1800 337 444 |
Centrelink
Government agency responsible for payments and services to assist those in need and to assist people to become financially independent including pensions, family assistance, employment, youth & student etc |
www.centrelink.gov.au |
1800 050 004 |
CPA Australia
General information about CPA Australia and its members, includes services to find a CPA, financial planner or Director |
www.cpaaustralia.com.au |
03 9606 9606 |
Baycorp Advantage
Credit information provider ie your credit history and tips to protect your information
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www.mycreditfile.com.au
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02 9464 6000
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Dept Fair Trading and Consumer Affairs
The primary role of the Office of Fair Trading is to administer consumer laws and to look after the rights of consumers. At the same time they advise businesses and traders on fair and ethical practices.
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www.fairtrading.act.gov.au
www.nt.gov.au
www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au
www.ocba.sa.gov.au
www.consumer.tas.gov.au/fair_trading
www.consumer.vic.gov.au
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ACT 02 6207 0400
NT 1800 019 319
NSW 133 220
QLD 07 3246 1500
SA 08 8204 9777
TAS 1300 654 499
VIC 1300 558 181
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Financial Counsellors Association
For the telephone number of a free financial counsellor in your State, visit this website
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www.afccra.org |
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Financial Industry Complaints Service
External dispute resolution service
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www.fics.asn.au |
1300 780 808
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Financial Planning Association
Information on financial planning and how to find a financial planner |
www.fpa.asn.au |
1800 626 393 |
Insurance Ombudsman Service
Free independent service to resolve disputes between insurers and consumers |
www.insuranceombudsman.com.au |
1300 780 808 |
Legal Aid advice
Legal Aid provides a range of services to people who need advice, assistance and representation, and who qualify for legal aid
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www.legalaid.canberra.net.au
ww.ntlac.nt.gov.au
www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
www.legalaid.qld.gov.au
www.lsc.sa.gov.au
www.legalaid.tas.gov.au
www.legalaid.vic.gov.au
www.legalaid.wa.gov.au |
ACT 02 6243 3411
NT 08 8999 3000
NSW 02 9219 5000
QLD 1300 651 188
SA 08 8463 3555
TAS 1300 366 611
VIC 03 9269 0234
WA 1300 650 579
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National Information Centre on Retirement Investments
A free, independent, confidential service which aims to improve the level and quality of investment information provided to people with modest savings who are investing for retirement or facing redundancy
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www.nicri.org.au |
1800 020 110
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Seniors Card
The Seniors Card entitles older Australians to a range of benefits provided by government and businesses |
www.seniorscard.com.au |
1300 364 758 |
Superannuation Complaints Tribunal
Independent tribunal to deal with complains regarding superannuation, annuities and retirement savings accounts |
www.sct.gov.au |
1300 884 114 |
Tax Office
Information on tax, super, calculators etc and access to helplines
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www.ato.gov.au |
132 861 |
Telecommunication Ombudsman
A free and independent alternative dispute resolution scheme for small business and residential consumers in Australia with unresolved complaints about their telephone or internet services |
www.tio.com.au |
1800 062 058 |
Understanding Money
A free education and resource site run by the Federal Government. |
www.understandingmoney.gov.au |
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