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Recent articles from AFSA

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Provisional personal insolvency numbers decrease in October 2023

Personal insolvencies decreased in October 2023, according to new monthly statistics released today by the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA).

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Personal Property Security Register usage up as businesses look to protect themselves from financial risk

Statistics for the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) September quarter 2023 released today by AFSA show increase in both searches and registrations.

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Personal insolvencies up in September quarter 2023

Personal insolvencies across Australia have increased in the September quarter 2023, according to new statistics released today by AFSA.

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Provisional personal insolvency numbers decrease in September 2023

Personal insolvencies decreased in September 2023, according to new monthly statistics released today by the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA).

News
AFSA Annual Report 2022-23 now available

The Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) has today released its Annual Report 2022-23 highlighting the agency’s operations in the last financial year.

Media release
NSW man sentenced following property disposal prior to bankruptcy

A New South Wales man has been fined following an investigation by the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA).

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Provisional personal insolvency numbers increase in August 2023

Personal insolvencies increased in August 2023, according to new monthly statistics released today by the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA).

PIR Newsletter
PIR Newsletter – September 2023

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

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Improving payment security: from 31 October 2023 we will no longer accept cheques

To align with the Australian Government’s ongoing efforts to modernise the payments, from 31 October 2023 we will no longer accept cheques as a payment option.

Media release
South Australian man sentenced to more than 3 years over bankruptcy offences

A South Australian man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to multiple charges of fraud and dishonesty following an investigation by AFSA.

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Provisional personal insolvency numbers increase in July 2023

Personal insolvencies increased in July 2023, according to new monthly statistics released today by the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA).

Chief Executive's Column
Regulatory stewardship and AFSA’s value to the economy

Read about AFSA's regulatory authority and how it supports a strong credit system for Australia.

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Personal Property Security Register usage up as businesses look to protect themselves from financial risk

Statistics for the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) June quarter 2023 released today by AFSA show an increase in both searches and registrations.

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Personal insolvencies up in June quarter 2023

Personal insolvencies across Australia have increased in the June quarter 2023, according to new statistics released today by the AFSA.

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If you suspect potential misuse - talk to AFSA first!

A key role that the AFSA plays in protecting the broader credit system, is in the investigation of potential offences against the Bankruptcy Act 1966.