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Consumer Law Clinic is a joint initiative of Care Consumer Law and the Australian Government solicitor.
We provide free and confidential information, legal advice and referral on a range of consumer law, fair trading and debt enforcement issues, including:
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Australian Consumer Law
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contracts, including door to door sales and unfair contract terms
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consumer protections under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009
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disputes with credit providers and debt collectors
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financial abuse
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insurance products
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bankruptcy
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complaints relating to debt collectors
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We can assist you with:
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legal advice about your rights and responsibilities
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help with completing court documents such as:
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From 2.52 Statement of Enforcement Debtor's Financial Position​
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An application to amend, suspend, or set aside enforcement orders
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An application for an instalment order
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help in negotiations with enforcement creditors
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provide referrals to other services if required
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Please note, our lawyers will not provide advice on matters where:
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the debt is owed to the Commonwealth of Australia (e.g: the ATO or Centrelink)
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the Commonwealth of Australia is involved
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the debt is business related
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When: The clinic is open (appointment only) every second Friday from 9:30am to 12 noon
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To book: Contact us on 6143 0044 or email clc.admin@carefcs.org

Friday Consumer Law Clinic

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If you would like to access free legal assistance through the Friday Consumer Law clinic, contact our team