Banks offering flexible arrangements for the victims fleeing domestic violence

Victims fleeing domestic violence will now have access to greater independence, with banks offering flexible arrangements.

domestic violence with young man and abused womanNSW domestic violence organisations are calling for increased support for temporary migrants experiencing domestic violence.

Foto ilustrativa: As organizações de apoio às vítimas da violência doméstica pedem maior apoio para migrantes temporários que sofrem abuso em casa. Source: Getty Images

This week (thurs 28 may) the banks announced changes to ID requirements for opening a bank account.

The new measure requires the applicant to provide only one reference, from a doctor or manager of a refuge centre, to start an account.

Previously, applicants were required to show about 100 ID points.
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Published 29 May 2020 11:16am
By SBS Nepali
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