Anne Webster (Mallee, National Party, Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories) Share this | Hansard source

Aimee and Nick Mazza of Mildura are victims of the Labor government's failure to protect and deliver justice to mum and dad investors subject to financial crimes. Nick and Aimee have been through hell and back due to the criminal behaviour of financial adviser Anthony Del Vecchio of Freedom Finance, who stole their hard earned money and gambled it away. While Del Vecchio has been sentenced and jailed, Aimee and Nick continue to deal with the fallout of his evil behaviour. The stress, mental and emotional consequences and impact on their family have been immense. Yet the financial firm Del Vecchio worked for was wound up and has been able to phoenix into a new business.

This is indicative of the failings of ASIC and their lack of teeth when it comes to regulating the financial services sector. ASIC are just one of a number of agencies and businesses that have failed the Mazzas. I am determined to ensure there is justice for Nick and Aimee, and I am not done calling out those that have let them down.

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