Resource Directory

Debt Recovery & Credit Resources

A curated reference directory of Australian bodies, courts, tribunals and guides relevant to commercial debt recovery and credit management — maintained by Merion Pty Limited.

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Fourteen sections — everything in one place.

Select a category below to find the regulators, courts, help services, industry bodies and guides relevant to your situation.

Regulators

ASIC, ACCC, AFSA and OAIC — the federal bodies that set the rules for debt collection, credit, insolvency and privacy in Australia.

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Courts & Tribunals

State and federal courts and tribunals that handle civil debt claims — from small-claims tribunals to the Federal Circuit Court.

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Financial Hardship Help

Free, independent help for people in debt — the National Debt Helpline, financial counsellors, and government support services.

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Industry Bodies

Professional associations for credit and collections practitioners — AICM, IMA and ASBFEO.

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Glossary & Guides

Links to Merion's own resources — the help centre, academy lessons, calculators, guides and glossary.

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Insolvency & Bankruptcy

AFSA, personal bankruptcy, debt agreements, voluntary administration and corporate insolvency pathways in Australia.

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Credit Reporting

Australia's three credit bureaux, comprehensive credit reporting, how to access your report and correct errors.

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Small Business Support

ASBFEO, business.gov.au, state small business advisory services and payment times resources.

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Free Legal Help

Legal Aid commissions, community legal centres and self-represented litigant resources in every state.

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Scam Awareness

Scamwatch, the National Anti-Scam Centre, how to verify a debt collector's legitimacy and protect against fraud.

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Interpreters & Accessibility

TIS National, NAATI-accredited interpreters, NABS and court accessibility resources.

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Mental Health & Wellbeing

Beyond Blue, Lifeline and Head to Health — mental health and financial wellbeing support for people under financial stress.

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Business.gov.au

The federal business portal — licence finder, grants, ABN lookup and regulatory compliance resources.

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Fair Work

Fair Work Ombudsman, unpaid wages, employment debt recovery and the Fair Entitlements Guarantee.

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Browse by jurisdiction

Debt recovery resources by state & territory.

Select your state or territory for courts, tribunals, consumer protection and financial counselling resources specific to your jurisdiction.

New South Wales: NCAT, NSW Local Court, NSW Fair Trading, financial counselling
Victoria: VCAT, Magistrates Court of Victoria, Consumer Affairs Victoria
Queensland: QCAT, Queensland Magistrates Court, Office of Fair Trading
Western Australia: WA Magistrates Court, Consumer Protection WA, SBDC
South Australia: SACAT, SA Magistrates Court, Consumer and Business Services SA
Tasmania: TASCAT, Magistrates Court of Tasmania, Consumer Affairs Tasmania
ACT: ACAT, ACT Magistrates Court, Access Canberra
Northern Territory: NTCAT, NT Local Court, Consumer Affairs NT

About this directory

Accurate, honest, independently verified.

Every entry in this directory links to a real Australian body or official resource. We do not invent statistics, programmes or contact details. If something has changed, let us know.

Regulators & law

Federal bodies — ASIC, ACCC, AFSA and OAIC — that set and enforce the rules governing debt collection, credit and privacy across Australia.

Courts & tribunals

State and territory civil claim venues — from NCAT and VCAT to the Federal Circuit Court — where debt disputes are formally resolved.

Hardship & support

Free, independent help for people in genuine financial difficulty — including the National Debt Helpline and government financial counselling services.

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