BRN In The Media

Angry victims of financial misconduct are calling for a bank-funded legal aid service as they struggle to match the legal power of the big banks. Michael Sanderson has campaigned with great tenacity and determination. He met with and contacted a huge number of politicians in Canberra to show them that effective legal aid was not only doable .... it is essential. Journalist Eryk Bagshaw recognised a good idea when he heard it. Many politicians have also heard the call. At the October meeting in Canberra the bank CEOs will also hear about that and other elements of justice heading their way.

BBC reporter Phil Mercer helps get the message out. Aussies are up in arms about bank crimes and corruption. The BRN Rally helped bring attention to horror stories of bank abuse like the ANZ and its treatment of farmer Brett Fallon. Aussies are calling for a Royal Commission and compensation to bank victims.

A Banking Royal Commission must be a big worry for Turnbull and the bankers if they are appearing to look at yearly meetings and a tribunal as reasonable alternatives.

The Bank Reform Now campaign building public attention and goodwill in the pre-launch phase. Once a critical mass is reached banks will be put under pressure.

Bankers can deny it all they like. The facts clearly show that conflicted remuneration models will lead to bank clients being ripped off. Reform is called for. The banking and finance system just takes too much away from productive people. An honest banking system is really not as profitable as many people have become accustomed to.

After years of preparation Dr Peter Brandson is about to launch the Bank Reform Now campaign. Triggered by his experience of NAB and its predatory lending the campaign aims to reform the way banks operate. Initially focusing on NAB the campaign will extend to the whole industry. Banks will no longer get away with fraud and deception. The government will not be able to resist the call for reform. The campaign aims to harness people power in a way seldom seen in Australian politics.

NAB has proven to be one of the most predatory of the Australian banks. Founder and CEO of Bank Reform Now - Dr Peter Brandson - has created the very first massive co-ordinated campaign against criminal banking practices. "Too many people's lives have been destroyed by dodgy bank behaviour - the government has refused to help us. It is time for the people to take the matter into their own hands."

Despite shocking evidence showing NAB's predatory practices - NAB has refused to face its victims and accusers in the Senate.

Years after NAB used Predatory Lending against Dr Brandson's family Bank Reform Now formed to take on the banks - one at a time. NAB is first. Carmen McIntosh explains why.