What's new

• Regulations to support the Consumer Credit Legislation Amendment (Enhancements) Bill 2012 
  The Government has released for consultation two sets of draft Regulations supporting the operation of the Consumer Credit Legislation Amendment (Enhancements) Bill 2012. These include regulations in relation to small amount credit contracts, the proposed caps on costs and consumer leases. Stakeholders have until 31 August to provide feedback10 August 2012
• Consumer Credit Legislation Amendment (Enhancements) Bill 2012 
  The current version of this Bill (at 26/6/12) is available on the Parliament of Australia website10 August 2012
• National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment Regulations 2011 (No. 6) November 2011
• The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten MP, announced the introduction of the Consumer Credit and Corporations Amendment (Enhancements) Bill 2011 21 September 2011
• The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten MP, announced reforms to payday lending 25 August 2011
• Public consultation – Exposure Draft National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment (Enhancements) Bill 2011 5 August 2011
• National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment Regulations 2011 (No.4) July 2011
• Passage of the National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment (Home Loans and Credit Cards) Bill 2011 5 July 2011