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: Australian Regulatory Compliance ReviewConsumer credit interest rate cap for Queensland
The Consumer Credit (Queensland) and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2008 (pdf) has been introduced into Queensland Parliament.
The Biil, if passed, will introduce the concept of a maximum annual percentage rate for consumer credit contracts. In calculating the rate, fees and charges will be taken into account.
The Regulations are expected to prescribe a 48 per cent per annum annual percentage rate cap on consumer loans. It is also expected that credit fees or charges arising from the establishment or maintenance of a temporary credit facility by an ADI will not be included in the calculation.
There are currently no caps on interest rates in Queensland and lenders can charge high interest rates, fees and charges on loans. Victoria, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory currently have interest rate caps to control the cost of consumer credit.
Credit providers who charge above the legislated maximum will be required to pay back any amount over the cap and will face civil penalties of up to $500,000 for breaching the Consumer Credit Code. They will also face criminal penalties of $10,000 for individuals and $50,000 for corporations.
Explanatory Note (pdf)
Full post as published by Australian Regulatory Compliance Review on April 16, 2008 (boomark / email).
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