Pay day loans leave vulnerable people worse off

More than 135,000 pay day loans are written every month

More than 135,000 pay day loans are written every month Source: Getty

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The Consumer Action Law Centre is concerned vulnerable Australians, including new migrants, are often financially worse off after accessing pay day loans.

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