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flag Coerced business debt is rising as a form of economic abuse in Australia, trapping women in hidden debts due to lack of protections.

flag A national study by Monash University reveals that coerced business debt is a growing form of economic abuse in Australia, particularly impacting women in heterosexual relationships. flag Perpetrators exploit business structures like directorships and ABNs through forged documents or secret registrations, leaving victims unaware until pursued by the ATO or debt collectors. flag Unlike consumer debt, business lending lacks consumer protections, denying victims access to dispute resolution, hardship relief, or legal aid. flag The research, based on input from 18 frontline professionals, calls for urgent reforms including stronger registration safeguards, legal recognition of family violence as a barrier to business control, and creditor policies modeled on banking standards to prevent further harm.

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