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Farm debt: Banking royal commission tipped to move on agribusiness mediation

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A nationwide approach to farm debt mediation would be welcomed by stakeholders. Bloomberg

The banking royal commission is being urged put an end to the patchwork of state-based mediation schemes for agribusiness customers and establish a single national body for working through disputes with banks.

Bank victims line up to be heard by royal commission

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Bernard Kelly: "I'd planned to do myself in. It had gotten to that point. Now I am glad I didn't. And I assume my kids are glad I didn't." Jesse Marlow

Timbercorp victims say they're still living with depression, anxiety and financial hardship almost a decade after the managed investment scheme went bust and they want the banking royal commission to hear their stories to help bring closure to their ordeal.

Banks are driving some farmers to consider suicide, Senate report claims

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Nationals senators John Williams (right) and Barry O'Sullivan are prominent critics of banks' treatment of farmers.

Senators have released a damning report on banks’ treatment of rural businesses, alleging their uncompromising approach to lending is driving some farmers to consider suicide.

New Senate report backs national farm debt mediation scheme

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A SENATE inquiry into primary production financial lending has made 27 recommendations aimed at enhancing farmers’ powers and rights in sensitive areas like debt mediation and farm foreclosures.

Culleton Claims High Court Victory After Long Standing Election Dispute

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Today Justice Gordon brought down two decisions by the High Court that have ended the political attacks on me by Bruce Bell, describing them as “frivolous and vexatious.” The Justice also ordered costs in favour of myself and I believe Mr Bell will have to front up in excess of $40,000.

Farm lending wounds to be exposed in Perth

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Rural Action Movement President Greg Kenny.

FARMERS and farm representatives from diverse backgrounds are set to deliver potentially contentious evidence at the Senate Select Committee’s inquiry into bank lending practices, at tomorrow’s hearing in Perth.

Banks Face Farmer Fury: SAM SCIACCA CALLS FOR A ROYAL COMMISSION

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VICTIM: Dennis Faher told yesterdays forum that lowing his cattle business had a devastating impact on his family. He is now living on a pension.

Senators urged to give nod to Royal Commission. ANGRY farmers could not hold back the frustations and tears as they pleaded with Senators to recommend a Royal Commission be held into the banking sector at a special public hearing in Charters Towers yesterday.

Banks face farmer fury

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Senate's Select Committee on lending to primary production customers public hearing held at the Commercial Hotel in Charters Towers.

ANGRY farmers could not hold back their frustrations and tears as they pleaded with senators to recommend a royal commission be held into the banking sector at a special public hearing in Charters Towers yesterday.

Weeks away from homelessness for a man in North Queensland

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Cardwell man Sam Sciacca. Pic: JOHN ANDERSEN

A CARDWELL man is breathing easier after finding out he can stay in his Cardwell home which had been about to be repossessed. Wheelchair-bound former prawn farmer Sam Sciacca was weeks away from homelessness when circumstances behind the forced sale of the home by La Trobe Financial changed.

MEDIA STATEMENT Hon Bob Katter MP : Federal Leader Member for Kennedy : 30 JUNE 2017

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Bank battle notches up rare win for deserving pioneer KAP Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter has congratulated North Qld prawn farming pioneer Sam Sciacca on a rare win against the banks in his battle to remain in the family home, despite a pending repossession.

MEDIA STATEMENT Hon Bob Katter MP : Federal Leader Member for Kennedy : 30 JUNE 2017

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Farm debt: Banking royal commission tipped to move on agribusiness mediation

The banking royal commission is being urged put an end to the patchwork of state-based mediation schemes for agribusiness customers and establish a single national body for working through disputes with banks.

Bank victims line up to be heard by royal commission

Timbercorp victims say they're still living with depression, anxiety and financial hardship almost a decade after the managed investment scheme went bust and they want the banking royal commission to hear their stories to help bring closure to their ordeal.

Banks are driving some farmers to consider suicide, Senate report claims

Senators have released a damning report on banks’ treatment of rural businesses, alleging their uncompromising approach to lending is driving some farmers to consider suicide.

New Senate report backs national farm debt mediation scheme

A SENATE inquiry into primary production financial lending has made 27 recommendations aimed at enhancing farmers’ powers and rights in sensitive areas like debt mediation and farm foreclosures.

Culleton Claims High Court Victory After Long Standing Election Dispute

Today Justice Gordon brought down two decisions by the High Court that have ended the political attacks on me by Bruce Bell, describing them as “frivolous and vexatious.” The Justice also ordered costs in favour of myself and I believe Mr Bell will have to front up in excess of $40,000.

Farm lending wounds to be exposed in Perth

FARMERS and farm representatives from diverse backgrounds are set to deliver potentially contentious evidence at the Senate Select Committee’s inquiry into bank lending practices, at tomorrow’s hearing in Perth.

Banks Face Farmer Fury: SAM SCIACCA CALLS FOR A ROYAL COMMISSION

Senators urged to give nod to Royal Commission. ANGRY farmers could not hold back the frustations and tears as they pleaded with Senators to recommend a Royal Commission be held into the banking sector at a special public hearing in Charters Towers yesterday.

Banks face farmer fury

ANGRY farmers could not hold back their frustrations and tears as they pleaded with senators to recommend a royal commission be held into the banking sector at a special public hearing in Charters Towers yesterday.

Weeks away from homelessness for a man in North Queensland

A CARDWELL man is breathing easier after finding out he can stay in his Cardwell home which had been about to be repossessed. Wheelchair-bound former prawn farmer Sam Sciacca was weeks away from homelessness when circumstances behind the forced sale of the home by La Trobe Financial changed.

MEDIA STATEMENT Hon Bob Katter MP : Federal Leader Member for Kennedy : 30 JUNE 2017

MEDIA STATEMENT Hon Bob Katter MP : Federal Leader Member for Kennedy : 30 JUNE 2017

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