Submissions and consultation responses on regulation affecting collection and debt purchase.
Australian industry association
A measured voice for responsible collection and debt buying.
ACDBA represents Australian businesses involved in debt purchase, sale, and collection. The association supports professional standards, informed policy, and practical engagement with regulators, members, creditors, and the wider public.
What ACDBA does
Policy, standards and industry information
A shared forum for compliance, governance, and responsible conduct across the sector.
An annual survey that helps quantify activity, complaint rates, and emerging trends.
Clear information for creditors, stakeholders, and consumers seeking to understand the sector.
Regulatory context
Debt collection and consumer protection
ACDBA members operate in an environment shaped by Commonwealth consumer protection laws, privacy obligations, credit regulation, client contracts, and dispute resolution expectations. The association's submissions bring practical industry experience to those policy settings.
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Our annual survey reports on account volumes, contact activity, complaints and compliance resources across participating businesses.
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ACDBA membership is available to organisations that want to contribute to responsible, compliant, and evidence-informed industry engagement.
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