Running a business in Australia is no small feat. Between managing operations, retaining clients, and planning for growth, the last thing any company owner wants to deal with is chasing overdue invoices.
Yet for many, late payments are an all-too-familiar reality, one that can drain financial resources and stall momentum at the worst possible times.
That’s where Slater Byrne Recoveries (SBR) has made its mark. Since its founding, SBR has stood beside Australian firms as a reliable partner in recovering what they’re rightfully owed, without the stress, guesswork, or awkward conversations.
With a reputation built on real results, SBR has earned its place as a name organisation across the country genuinely rely on.
This year, Slater Byrne Recoveries is celebrating 15 years of doing exactly that. In this article, we look back at the journey, the milestone celebration, and what lies ahead for trusted debt collection in Australia.
Some businesses are established from a gap in the market. Slater Byrne Recoveries was built from something more personal, a conviction that things could be done better.
SBR debt collection agency founders, Annabelle and Peter
Trusted Debt Collection in Australia: SBR Over the Years
At just 24 years old, co-founder Annabelle Parry left her previous employer to start SBR from the ground up. She didn’t come in blind. With eight years of collections experience already behind her, Belle had seen firsthand what the industry was getting wrong, and she was ready to change it.
“My vision was to set up a company that provided excellent collection results, all while providing the best customer service in the industry,” she recalls. “Taking stress away from our clients who were already going through an extremely stressful time, dealing with customers not paying.”
That vision, simple but purposeful, became the foundation on which SBR was taken into being alongside co-founder Peter Levis. But turning a vision into a reputable name takes time. In the early days, the biggest challenge wasn’t operations; it was credibility. “Trust cannot be given, it must be earned,” Belle reflects.
Fifteen years on, it clearly has been. At present, Slater Byrne Recoveries holds the distinction of being the highest-rated and most-reviewed debt collection agency in Australia, a breakthrough earned through consistent results and an unwavering commitment to clients. Slater Byrne Recoveries also established an arm in New Zealand, where they extended their services and expertise.
Some team members have been with the company since its very first days, surely a telling testament to the culture Belle and Peter have built together.
Raising a Glass to 15 Years of Debt Collection Done Right
On the evening of 10 April 2026, Slater Byrne Recoveries marked 15 years in the sector, the way it has always operated, with heart, gratitude, and a genuine appreciation for the people who made it possible.
The team gathered at Aster Rooftop Bar on Macquarie Street in Sydney, where sweeping city views set the scene for an evening that was equal parts celebration and commemoration. It was a deliberately intimate affair, a small, carefully chosen group of family, friends, long-standing clients, and staff who have been part of the SBR story.
“It was just nice to sit back and reflect on how far we have come in the last 15 years since starting out all those years ago,” says Belle. And that sentiment was felt throughout the room.
The highlight of the night, by many accounts, was co-founder Peter Levis taking to the floor to address the gathering. National Business Development Manager, Sandra Charry recalls it as a standout moment. Peter’s speech, thanking the team and clients and looking back on 15 years of business with Belle, was quite moving. “There’s a genuine keenness to continue growing the company and carry on the legacy for years to come,” she says.
The evening captured something that no business metric ever could, the warmth of a team that genuinely believes in what they’ve built together. It was indeed a whole mix of a wonderful view, attentive staff, and stories that stretched back to the very beginning.
The SBR debt collection agency team
Trusted Debt Collection in Australia: What’s Next for Slater Byrne Recoveries
As the company contemplates on its journey, its leadership remains firmly focused on the road ahead. Belle envisions a future defined by excellence in both people and performance, where the organisation continues to raise the standard of what clients expect from a modern collection agency.
The next chapter centres on strengthening a team of highly skilled collection specialists who combine industry expertise with a deep knowledge and understanding of client needs.
Leadership sees this investment in talent as the foundation for delivering consistently strong outcomes across a competitive national market. Innovation will also serve a major driver of development. The business is set to explore smarter systems and more efficient processes that support both clients and customers through every stage of recovery.
Growth, for Slater Byrne Recoveries, is not simply about scale. It is about refining its approach, expanding its capabilities, and maintaining the integrity that has defined its reputation since inception.
As Peter would put how he envisions the next successful years of Slater Byrne, “Currently, we are exploring new technology like most other businesses, seeing this as a way of doing more of what we do best while maintaining the professional and personalized services we have always given.” Peter also believes that adapting to technology is essential in attaining growth and be successful and sustainable for the foreseeable future.
Finally, Peter has been much grateful for all the stakeholders and staff in helping Slater Byrne Recoveries what it is today. “It’s been a pleasure to work with so many wonderful people and we hope this continues well into the future.”
Peter, Belle, Sandra, along with other key executives continue to propel strategies that align operational strength with meaningful client partnerships.
As the company looks forward, its ambition remains clear: to lead the industry with professionalism and deliver some of the best recovery results in Australia and New Zealand. More importantly, Slater Byrne Recoveries aims to continuously build a legacy grounded in trust, expertise, and long-term success.
