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Failure in Government policy sees First Nations peoples lose millions in funeral fund collapse

Joint Media Release
Thursday 17 March 2022

“Youpla preyed on the community’s financial vulnerability around sorry business and used fear and misinformation to sell their poor value products,” Chief Executive Officer Nerita Waight said.

“The Australian Government need to cover the losses suffered by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who had a Youpla policy. The Government have responsibility for regulating the industry and enforcing the rules. The Government failed in their responsibility, and they should make it right. VALS is working hard to ensure sure that happens.”

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