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WA Government to assist RSPCA in providing shelter to pets of domestic violence victims
In a media statement by the Hon. Simone McGurk, MLA for Fremantle, the State Government has announced it will provide $100,000 of funding to the […]
Congratulations to former CCLSWA Legal Admin Assistant Natalie Walter
On 4 August 2017 Natalie Walter, former CCLSWA Legal Administrative Assistant, was admitted to the legal profession by the Supreme Court of Western Australia. Natalie’s […]
Lululemon pays up on ACCC infringement notices
Lululemon Athletica Australia Pty Ltd (Lululemon) has recently found itself in hot water after being served with three infringement notices issued by the Australian Competition […]
CCLSWA Contributes to a Review of the Financial System External Dispute Resolution Framework
On 4 July 2017, the Joint Consumer Group, of which Consumer Credit Legal Service (WA) Inc is a member, submitted its comments on the Supplementary […]
Financial Rights Legal Centre (NSW) Launch the Motor Vehicle Accident Problem Solver
In July 2017 the Financial Rights Legal Centre (FRLC) NSW launched its latest project, the Motor Vehicle Accident Problem Solver. The tool leads members of […]
The Shield: August 2017
This month’s newsletter is all about defaults and repossessions – read about a common issued faced by CCLSWA clients, mortgage stress. The newsletter also contains […]
Western Australia’s Uncollected Goods Legislation Recently Amended
On 12 June 2017 amendments to WA’s Disposal of Uncollected Goods Act 1970 came into effect. Under the new rules, if an abandoned item is […]
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s ScamWatch available in 12 languages
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has recently updated its ScamWatch website to include twelve additional languages. Scam information is now available in Arabic, […]
ASIC Commences Proceedings against Credit Clean Australia and its Director
In July 2017, ASIC began legal proceedings against credit repair business Malouf Group Enterprises Pty Ltd (MGE) and its director Mr Jordan Francis Malouf. MGE […]
Australian Consumer Law Review Final Report Released 19 April 2017
Consumer advocates welcome the release of the Australian Consumer Law Review Final Report. The Report was informed by submissions to the Interim Report and Issues […]
ACCC warn consumers to be wary of high risk no reward investment scams
Members of the community are being warned by the Australia Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) about risky investment scams that often result in no reward. […]
Federal Court finds Get Qualified Australia Pty Ltd Engaged in Misleading Conduct
The Federal Court has found that education consultancy company Get Qualified Australia Pty Ltd (GQA) “made false or misleading representations and engaged in unconscionable conduct […]
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In order for us to best help you, we will be asking a series of questions and asking about information and documents you may have received from the bank or institution. If you’ve got these in front of you we may be able to provide you with advice within 24 hours.
default notices, summons, claims
contracts and agreements
identification
previous communication with company
Contact the CCLSWA advice helpline or request a call back
We're open between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday except Public Holidays
(08) 9221 7066
cclswa@cclswa.org.au
Lvl 1, 231 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
*Please note we do not provide advice via e-mail.
Inspire Growth
CCLSWA offers interactive workshops to community legal centres, financial counsellors, community groups, and community worker organisations in Western Australia. These workshops discuss important topics associated […] read more...
Radio Show: Heritage FM
CCLSWA’s principal solicitor, Faith Cheok, is a regular guest on the James Wray Show broadcast on the Perth based radio station Heritage FM 107.3.
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Make a Change
CCLSWA is committed to improving the rights of consumers of financial services and consumer goods through policy and law reform. In 2013 – 14 staff […] read more...
Start Learning
CCLSWA offers legal education seminars to Years 10, 11 & 12 students in Western Australia. These seminars aim at empowering students to make better financial […] read more...