Consultation on the Second Action Plan (National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032)
31 July 2026
The Australian Banking Association (the ABA) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Consultation Paper that will inform the direction and development of the Second Action Plan under Australia’s National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032 (the National Plan).
Download PDFCompensation Scheme of Last Resort: Reform options to support ongoing sustainability & Curbing lead generation activity
22 May 2026
The ABA continues to support the intent of the CSLR as a last-resort scheme that compensates genuine victims where they have suffered actual financial loss as a result of financial misconduct that they have otherwise been unable to recover.
Download PDFRegistry stabilisation and uplift design – exposure draft legislation
13 February 2026
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Treasury consultation Registry Stabilisation and Uplift – draft legislation (the consultation).
Download PDFConsultation Paper – 2026 Reforms to the AML/CTF Act
27 January 2026
The Australian Banking Association welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Consultation Paper – 2026 Reforms to the AML/CTF Act.
Download PDFReview of Merchant Card Payment Costs and Surcharging
11 September 2025
The ABA appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the RBA's Review of Merchant Payment Costs and Surcharging (Proposals Paper).
Download PDFAustralia’s evolving capital markets: A discussion paper on the dynamics between public and private markets
1 May 2025
The ABA thanks ASIC for the opportunity to comment on its discussion paper on the dynamics between public and private markets.
Download PDFClarifying the Treatment of HELP Debt Obligations APRA
20 March 2025
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.
Download PDFAPRA Discussion Paper – A More Effective Capital Framework For A Crisis
8 November 2024
The ABA welcomes APRA’s consultative approach to the potential impacts of the proposed replacement of AT1 capital with higher amounts of CET1 and Tier 2 capital under APRA’s prudential framwork in Australia.
Download PDFPrudential Framework Minor Updates
4 October 2024
The ABA welcomes the opportunity to respond to the consultation on APRA’s proposed minor updates to the prudential framework announced on 6 September 2024.
Download PDFResponsible Lending Obligations small business exemption
19 August 2024
The ABA strongly supports extension of the exemption for a period of a further two years to 3 October 2026 and requests the Treasury explore making the exemption permanent to ensure certainty and reduce regulatory restrictions and barriers for small businesses seeking access to credit.
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