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Daniel, Solicitor
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1. They have a right as their agent.
They have the right to contact you and send letters of demand.
2. With this, you can lodge a complaint as the settlement has occurred.
https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/debt-debt-collection/dealing-with-debt-collectors
3. With the complaint, speak with them and have the credit rating issue resolved. Baycorp has the power to do it.
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