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Settlement Guide: What is bankruptcy and its implications?

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The number of Australians in financial distress is on the rise prompting warnings of more personal bankruptcies as the national economy slows down.


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By Wolfgang Mueller

Presented by Frank Mtao

Source: SBS




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The number of Australians in financial distress is on the rise prompting warnings of more personal bankruptcies as the national economy slows down.


How should one deal with unmanageable debt?

Free and confidential advice in financial trouble is offered by the National Debt Helpline with qualified professionals who work in community organisations across Australia.

They can be reached from 9.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, on 1800 007 007.


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