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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Buy now pay later regulation essential to protect young australians from debt experts say - Caught on Camera

The potential risks of buy now pay later are becoming more known. But are they particularly harmful for young people? (Supplied: David Chau)

For Olivia*, the appeal of buy now, pay later (BNPL) is ease of mind.

The 19-year-old student, currently based in the ACT, says she uses the credit service once a month, at most, and relies on it as a way to reduce her spending while purchasing what she needs.

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