Renters have received almost $50,000 back after being slugged with illegal charges for background checks in New South Wales.

Neither side cited empirical studies that can answer the real question ... To be sure, the federal background-check system does not appear to be a long-standing regulation; it began with the ...

Renters in New South Wales (NSW) have received nearly $50,000 in refunds after being unlawfully charged for background checks during their rental application process. These charges, which ranged from ...