The Indigenous Consumer Assistance Network (ICAN) has welcomed the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) timely review of the motor vehicle finance industry. The review aims to address systemic issues affecting consumers in regional,… Read more »
“Super funds excel at collecting our money, but miserably fail us when we need it most,” say advocates demanding immediate reform. A scathing report by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) released this… Read more »
The Albanese Labor Government is ensuring vulnerable Australians experiencing financial stress and hardship have the support they need to manage their finances. No Australian should be held back because they are struggling. To assist,… Read more »
ICAN’s Yarnin’ Energy team launched a ‘Get emPOWERed!’ competition on Monday the 11th of November. The competition has been designed to engage people to participate in the coaching component of our Yarnin’ Energy program.… Read more »
FCAQ recently released its report ‘Give Financial Counselling in Queensland a Fair Go’ requesting $15M per annum from the Queensland Government over five years to support state-based financial counselling services. With the burgeoning demand… Read more »
Photo Credit: GetUp Strengthening Food Security in Remote First Nations Communities ICAN is united with CHOICE, Community Credit Legal Service Western Australia (CCLSWA), Financial Counselling Australia (FCA), Financial Rights Legal Centre (FRLC), and Mob… Read more »
As a provider of education, advocacy, and financial counselling services to people across North and Far North Queensland, ICAN recently provided a submission to the Inquiry into Supermarket Pricing in Queensland. Our submission focused… Read more »
ICAN has welcomed ASIC’s enforcement action against used car lender Money3. ASIC has issued Court proceedings against the lender claiming that it did not do the financial checks needed to ensure the loans they… Read more »