Financial Resources

The Mortgage Industry Association of Australia (MIAA)
Provides service and representation to mortgage brokers, mortgage managers, mortgage lenders (bank and non-bank), and originators to assist them develop, foster, and promote the mortgage industry.

The Credit Ombudsman Service
Provides consumers with an alternative to legal proceedings for resolving disputes with COSL Members operating in the Credit marketplace.

Australian Securities & Investments Commission
Enforces and regulates company and financial services laws to protect consumers, investors and creditors.

Foreign Investment Review Board
Examines proposals by foreign interests to undertake direct investment in Australia and makes recommendations to the Government under its foreign investment policy.

Invest Australia
Promotes Australia as an investment location, facilitates major projects and provides a wide range of services to companies seeking to establish or invest in operations in Australia.

Australian Law Online
Provides access to law and justice related information and services from all levels of government.

First Home Owner Grant
To offset the impact of the introduction of the goods and services tax (GST), the Commonwealth has requested that the States and Territories assist first home buyers through the establishment of the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG).