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Statistics
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.

News
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.

Statistics
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.

Statistics
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.

Statistics
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.

News
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.

Speeches
AFSA Chief Executive speech at the 2023 ARITA national conference

Speech by AFSA Chief Executive Tim Beresford at the 2023 Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association (ARITA) National Conference, August 2.

Statistics
Provisional personal insolvency numbers decrease in June 2023

Personal insolvencies decreased in June 2023, according to new monthly provisional statistics released today by the Australian Financial Security Authority

News
AFSA Inaugural Summit

AFSA Inaugural Summit
Building confidence through connection
18 October 2023, Sydney

Speeches
AFSA Chief Executive speech at the 2023 Association of Independent Insolvency Practitioners (AIIP) conference

Speech by AFSA Chief Executive Tim Beresford at the 2023 Association of Independent Insolvency Practitioners (AIIP) conference, Friday 14 July.

Media release
AFSA sets strict conditions for A&M Group Pty Ltd

AFSA has taken strong regulatory action to impose audit conditions on a registered debt agreement administrator A&M Group Pty Ltd, trading as Debt Negotiators.

Media release
Court orders sought against operators of Sam Pos Pty Ltd following alleged financial mismanagement

The Inspector-General in Bankruptcy and the Official Trustee have applied to the Federal Court of Australia for the repayment of trust money by former RDAA.