Peter Gartlan

Consumer advocate with an interest in how organisations assist, or not, people who are vulnerable and disadvantaged. Hates Murdoch.

[Peter Gartlan @petergartlan98]

@oelma__ Frank

[Peter Gartlan @petergartlan98]

@CitImmCanada It is 19 January Aus time. Your site has been down for hours.

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@ATRightMovies Amelia by Joni M

[Peter Gartlan @petergartlan98]

@Gabriele_Corno I’m a bit over these AI stories

[Financial Counselling Australia @FCAupdate]

We're calling for urgent reforms to Australia’s debt enforcement system, with the release of our report, “Who’s Making Australians Bankrupt? A follow-up report: six years on”.

See our media release: https://t.co/Op8ynQW8My

[Mike Carlton @MikeCarlton01]

Trump’s corruption has no end.
https://t.co/5pT6x1jpml via @NYTimes

[Financial Counselling Australia @FCAupdate]

The Federal Government has agreed to a $475 million payout for Robodebt victims - the largest class action in history. If approved, it will benefit hundreds of thousands. Finally, some good news for those affected.

https://t.co/Yn38022iek

[Peter Gartlan @petergartlan98]

@DenisNelthorpe @ScooterMcNeice Denis, are you serious🤦‍♂️

[Financial Counselling Australia @FCAupdate]

Our Director of First Nations Policy Lynda Edwards spoke to @JarniBlakkarly from CHOICE about the growing spaces for First Nations financial counsellors and the need to prioritise financial literacy in Closing The Gap.

Read the full story: https://t.co/jywHpZ52pB

[ACCAN @ACCAN_AU]

And that's a wrap!

Thank you @FCAupdate for having us at at your Shake It Up Conference for 2025 🤗

#FCAConf25 #finance #financial #financetips #financialcounsellingaustralia

[Peter Gartlan @petergartlan98]

@ACCAN_AU @FCAupdate I love this ACCAN! Plus the Cars…

[Peter Gartlan @petergartlan98]

@Dazzaat What is happening to the ABC? FFS

[Peter Gartlan @petergartlan98]

@WillFaulknerFOX Jack Riewoldt and David King said the same thing Dimma. Are they putting their noses is someone else’s business?

[Financial Counselling Australia @FCAupdate]

We're calling for super funds to end the harm and commit to mandatory customer service standards.

ICAN Financial Counsellor Unaisi Buli said super standards that "address cultural barriers, would facilitate easier access for First Nations peoples.”

https://t.co/jHqvnvVJjH

[Financial Counselling Australia @FCAupdate]

Ahead of the federal election, we want to see a commitment to adequate and stable funding for our sector. We'll be releasing more information about our campaign in coming days, so stay tuned.

#CantAffordToWait #financialcounselling #federalelection

[Consumer Action @consumer_action]

"This ‘action plan’ has to be backed by teeth. In that way, the (insurance) industry will be forced to change and focus more on the wellbeing of its customers than its corporate bottom line.” @steph_tonkin @insuranceNEWS @FCAupdate

https://t.co/LdNpoWTsP1

[Financial Counselling Australia @FCAupdate]

We're reminding those who may be impacted by Cyclone Alfred, there is free financial counselling available.

“Weather disasters can lead to unexpected financial problems,” said Louise Hayes, FCA’s National Coordinator of Disaster Recovery.

Media release: https://t.co/Gi7BVI7pU8

[Financial Counselling Australia @FCAupdate]

Big news today.
The Federal Government has allocated $44.1 million to the National Debt Helpline and FCA over the next five years.

[Financial Counselling Australia @FCAupdate]

Big thanks to @SBSNews and dozens of others for broadcasting the NDH details. FCA is encouraging all media to publish the 1800 007 007 number and https://t.co/wIG36thSze in stories about financial hardship. It's vital for the community to know there is free help available.

[Peter Gartlan @petergartlan98]

@horizonpurpl You are 100% correct Linda! How are you?
I am still working fulltime🤦‍♂️but am well.
Living between Tassie and Melbourne nowadays. Still in touch with Paul. I have a few flax I’m trying to remove which is a fucking pain.
I think you are retired…you well? Be nice to hear from you

[Peter Gartlan @petergartlan98]

Merry Christmas all. Can anyone tell me this plant’s name?