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Speech

AFSA Chief Executive address to Committee for Economic Development of Australia 2026

Address by AFSA Chief Executive Tim Beresford to the Committee for Economic Development, Thursday 2 July 2026.

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Media release

AFSA reveals targeted plan to tackle manipulation of insolvency system

AFSA has released its Regulatory Action Statement for 2026–27, focusing on the highest risk harms to strengthen trust in Australia’s insolvency system.

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Speech

AFSA Chief Executive address at the 2026 Australian Finance Industry Association Summit

Address by AFSA Chief Executive Tim Beresford at the 2026 Australian Finance Industry Association Summit, Tuesday 23 June.

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Media release

AFSA reports steady growth in PPSR activity in March quarter 2026

PPSR search activity rose in the March quarter 2026, according to the latest AFSA data.

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Media release

AFSA reports increase in personal insolvencies in March quarter 2026

Personal insolvencies in Australia rose in the March quarter 2026, according to the latest AFSA data

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Newsletter

PIR Newsletter – May 2026

The Personal Insolvency Regulator (PIR) is a quarterly newsletter from AFSA. May 2026 edition.

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Media release

AFSA highlights the frontline role of financial counsellors in protecting Australians

AFSA recognises the vital role financial counsellors play in identifying financial harm early and strengthening Australia's personal insolvency system.

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Speech

AFSA Chief Executive address at the 2026 Financial Counselling Australia Conference

Address by AFSA Chief Executive Tim Beresford at the 2026 Financial Counselling Australia Conference, Thursday 7 May.

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Media release

AFSA demographic data offers insight into Australians in personal insolvency

AFSA has published its latest Personal Insolvency Debtor Demographics release, offering new insights into Australians entering personal insolvency.

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Media release

AFSA welcomes High Court decision to refuse Beau Hartnett special leave to appeal

AFSA welcomes the High Court's decision to refuse Beau Hartnett's application for special leave to appeal in Hartnett v Inspector-General in Bankruptcy.

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