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Government Implements 20% Reduction in Student Loans to Alleviate Living Costs
Government Implements 20% Reduction in Student Loans to Alleviate Living Costs
17 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori
In a significant move to address the rising cost of living and intergenerational inequality, the Australian government has enacted legislation reducing student loans by 20%. This policy change, effective from June 1, 2025, results in over A$16 billion in debt relief for approximately 3 million Australians. For graduates with an average loan balance of A$27,600, this equates to a reduction of A$5,520. - read more
Westpac's RAMS Financial Group Penalized A$20 Million for Home Loan Misconduct
Westpac's RAMS Financial Group Penalized A$20 Million for Home Loan Misconduct
17 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori
In a landmark ruling, Australia's Federal Court has imposed a A$20 million fine on RAMS Financial Group, a subsidiary of Westpac, for serious misconduct in its home loan practices. Between June 2019 and April 2023, RAMS engaged in activities such as using falsified payslips to approve loans, dealing with unlicensed mortgage referrers, and failing to maintain proper oversight. - read more

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