8 November 2022
The Australian Banking Association (‘ABA’) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Review of the Reserve Bank of Australia. The ABA notes the significant role of Australia’s central bank in delivering good economic outcomes for the nation. We support the ongoing independence of the Reserve Bank of Australia in executing its mandate.
The ABA’s responses to the panel’s questions in the Issues Paper (15 September 2022) raises these key points:
– We consider the three objectives to be appropriate, noting there may be an opportunity to update the expression of the objectives in Section 10(2) of the Reserve Bank Act (1959).
– We see opportunities for Reserve Bank of Australia (‘the RBA’ or ‘the Bank’) to augment its communications to explain the complexities underlying the decisions as well as greater explanation of the trade-offs made between the Bank’s objectives.
– We see the independence of the RBA as critical to ensuring a well-functioning economy.
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The ABA appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the RBA’s Review of Merchant Payment Costs and Surcharging (Proposals Paper).
The ABA thanks ASIC for the opportunity to comment on its discussion paper on the dynamics between public and private markets.
The ABA welcomes APRA providing clarity on the proposed targeted changes for Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt obligations and the constructive approach it is taking on this consultation.