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How Centrepay plunged vulnerable Australians into debt

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Exploitation through Centrepay System

The chapter explores the misuse of the Centrepay system by companies targeting vulnerable individuals for financial abuse. It discusses cases of businesses charging exorbitant prices and exploiting welfare recipients through high deductions, drawing attention to the lack of oversight and regulatory action. Specific examples like Urban Rampage and rent-to-buy schemes are highlighted, emphasizing the need to restrict certain sectors from accessing Centrepay to protect those at risk of exploitation.

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