National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009
Short title: NCCP Act
In plain English
This Act regulates businesses providing credit to consumers, ensuring fair and responsible lending practices.
The National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 sets standards for businesses offering consumer credit. This includes lenders, brokers, and intermediaries. It establishes licensing requirements and mandates responsible lending obligations. The Act aims to protect consumers from unfair credit practices. It came into force in 2009.
Why it matters
If your business offers credit to consumers, this Act applies. Compliance ensures you operate legally and ethically. It builds trust with customers and avoids potential issues.
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Summary
Federal regulation of consumer credit. Establishes the ACL (Australian Credit Licence) regime. Schedule 1 contains the National Credit Code (NCC). Responsible lending obligations in Chapter 3 — credit providers must not enter credit contracts unsuitable for consumers. From 10 June 2025, captures BNPL as low-cost credit contracts.
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