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Teachers' Credit Society

Australian credit union founded in 1971 best known for its part in the WA Inc scandal of 19871

The Teachers' Credit Society (TCS) was a credit union founded in 1971 best known for its part in the WA Inc scandal of 1987. Over the 16 years it operated, the TCS grew from a 300-member society into the largest credit union in Australia, with 40,000 members and A$550 million on deposit and millions out on loans.2 It is headquartered in Perth.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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The Teachers' Credit Society (TCS) was a credit union founded in 1971 best known for its part in the WA Inc scandal of 1987. Over the 16 years it operated, the TCS grew from a 300-member society into the largest credit union in Australia, with 40,000 members and A$550 million on deposit and millions out on loans.2

Timeline

  1. 1987Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1971Founded Founded1

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