4. First Nation issues

2025-06-18

What is our corporate regulator doing specifically to drive positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples? In this episode of Inside ASIC we’re going to be looking at some of the work being driven by the specialist Indigenous Outreach Program team within ASIC. It’s not work that gets a lot of attention in the national media - but it’s a critical piece of what the Commission does when serious financial harm is at stake. Danille Abbott - who’s a senior manager of the Indigenous Outreach Program.

What is our corporate regulator doing specifically to drive positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?

In this episode of Inside ASIC we’re going to be looking at some of the work being driven by the specialist Indigenous Outreach Program team within ASIC. It’s not work that gets a lot of attention in the national media - but it’s a critical piece of what the Commission does when serious financial harm is at stake.

Danille Abbott - who’s a senior manager of the Indigenous Outreach Program.

Jessica Naimo is a senior lawyer at ASIC

Senior Financial counsellor and Boandik woman Bettina Cooper who helped build the First Nations debt helpline, called Mob Strong Debt Help.

⁠24-084MR ASIC orders end to Centrepay credit arrangements in Urban Rampage stores | ASIC⁠

Further information:

⁠ASIC’s Indigenous Outreach Program | ASIC⁠

Moneysmart: ⁠Indigenous - Moneysmart.gov.au⁠

The podcast and information contained is not intended to be financial advice and consumers should seek independent financial advice on any matters discussed.

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