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Contact Details
Mailing Address: PO Box 1183 Palm Beach, Queensland, Australia 4221
Office Location: 43 Larch Street Tallebudgera, Queensland, Australia 4228
Complaints Handling
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Licensing and Regulatory Information
This website is operated by Clark Family Pty Ltd (as Trustee for the Clark Family Trust), located at 43 Larch Street, Tallebudgera QLD 4228, A.C.N. 010 281 008.
Clark Family Pty Ltd is an Authorised Credit Representative of Saccasan Pty Ltd (Australian Credit Licence No. 386297) and an Authorised Representative of Unique Group Broker Services (Australian Financial Services Licence No. 509434).
For more information about licensing and regulatory matters, please visit the ASIC website.
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