Second Reading Speeches

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Fair Bank and Credit Card Fees) Amendment Bill 2008

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
FIELDING, Sen Steve
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
42

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Summary

Amends the

Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001
to: limit banking and credit card penalty fees by ensuring fees are for cost recovery only; prevent fees being charged for third party dishonoured cheques; and enhance the powers of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission to monitor penalty fees and investigate customer complaints.

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