Member Benefits
We work with our Members and key stakeholders in a respectful, knowledgeable and collaborative way to understand and improve credit in Australia. We aim to make credit visible, accessible and understood.
Be at the forefront of issues and drive industry progress
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Access Arca's privacy and credit law experts as well as our technical specialists.
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Be at the cutting edge of compliance.
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Anticipate new regulations and data sources, understand implications on systems, processes and consumers.
Access Member-only resources
- Detailed guidance on topics such as hardship reporting, domestic abuse, CDR.
- Targeted industry education on key industry issues.
- Access research conducted by Arca and CreditSmart®.
Participate in discussions that drive Area's advocacy and policy development
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Shape consumer credit, including public policy debates around the future of credit reporting and data exchange and the consumer data right.
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Inform industry's voice to government, regulators and other key stakeholders.
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Play a leading role in the future direction of industry rules and standards.
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Get first-hand insights from industry counterparts.
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Examine challenges and opportunities in the credit risk ecosystem.
Leverage Arca's consumer communication and education arm, CreditSmart.org.au
- Access support as well as white-label communications to help you engage with your customers.
- Learn from industry experience and insight on communicating with consumers.
- Contribute to and use CreditSmart® consumer education material. CreditSmart® is your one-stop credit reporting information hub.
Access quality education and networking events
- Invitations and discounted pricing to Arca networking events.
- Access to Member-only briefings, including regular forums
- Arca's monthly newsletter, the CReditorial, providing important industry updates and news.
Associate Membership
Associate Membership provides individuals and organisations an opportunity to be kept up to date on industry developments, have access to Arca networking and educational events at reduced Member prices, and take part in some of Arca's work groups and forums.