Debt issues due to natural disaster - Tasmania Legal Aid

if you are having trouble paying debts because of a natural disaster here are some options for you to consider talk with your creditor talk to the person company or organization you owe money to ask to change your payment plan or ask for more time to pay you can also apply for a hardship variation to change your contract with the Creditor you can also get help from a financial counselor financial counselors offer free independent assistance about debt they can help you access financial hardship programs to give you time to get back on track with your bills for more information about debt issues read below and contact your bank or creditor so that you understand your options if you need to talk to a lawyer you can call Tasmania legal aid Monday to Friday on 1300 366 611