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Bankruptcy Act – Statutory Thresholds
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ITSA Bankruptcy Statistics 2008/2009
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2009 Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment Bill passed by Parliament
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Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment Bill 2009
The Attorney General released draft legislation on [...]

Case Studies

I had sleepless nights before speaking to Debt Free
Life had become difficult. Sleepless nights, panic attacks [...]
I was convinced I would have to go bankrupt
I had tried to maintain payments to my [...]
I thought a consolidation loan might help
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Good debt advice was really hard to find
… and I was desperate after my boyfriend [...]
Both of us dreaded the thought of bankruptcy
… and what it could do to us. [...]
I was sure I’d need a big loan
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I thought I settled that debt

Dealing with Debt

Be aware a debt collector may contact you for a debt you may have paid in full. In this case explain to the creditor you have paid this debt and offer supporting documents to prove payment has been made.