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The Australian Banking Association (ABA) is the information source for the news media on the Australian banking industry, providing information, analysis and context on industry issues.

The ABA plays an active role in the public dialogue on banking and financial services, providing commentary on broader industry issues and facilitating access to other sources of information.

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Media Releases
Australian banks launch new credit report fact sheets
25 July 2022

“these factsheets are just one tool in Australian banks’ toolkit of offerings to help customers to get back on track”

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Australian banks encourage customers to use PayID to combat scams
18 July 2022

“We encourage customers to find out more about PayID and a good place to start is the website payid.com.au”

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Flood affected customers encouraged to contact their bank
13 July 2022

“Australian banks are currently supporting almost 3000 people in and around the NSW Northern Rivers region”

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ABA welcomes ASIC’s ‘no action position’ to protect victims of family violence
11 July 2022

It will enable banks to withhold credit reporting information where reporting that information could lead to customer harm.

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Transcript: Lismore floods – 3 month deferrals still available
8 July 2022

Anna Bligh spoke to ABC Radio North Coast on how banks can help those impacted by floods in the Lismore region.

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ABC RN: banks respond to floods, inflation
6 July 2022

ABA CEO Anna Bligh spoke on ABC radio on how banks are responding to the floods across NSW, and the RBA’s moves to curb inflation.

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On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day the ABA calls for cooperation to combat financial elder abuse
15 June 2022

The ABA has called upon Federal and State Australian governments to work together to combat the ongoing problem of elder financial abuse.

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Australia can bank on growing agribusiness sector
6 June 2022

In the 12 months to February 2022, ABA member banks lent an average of $4.2 billion to agribusinesses across the country every month.

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New paper released to combat Modern Slavery
31 March 2022

The working paper focuses on the construction and agriculture sectors and seeks to provide a point of reference for banks to operationalise modern slavery risk identification and management.

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NSW Small Business Month: Australian banks continue to support small businesses across NSW
25 March 2022

An average of $3.2 billion was lent to small business in the second half of 2021, up 24% from the $2.6 billion in the second half of 2020.

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Inaugural banking conference delivers forward thinking
11 March 2022

ore than 30 industry leaders addressed the audience throughout the day, deep-diving into the opportunities, digital disruptions, new customer trends and risks that face the banking industry.

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Focused on the Future of Banking
10 March 2022

The nation’s banking sector will come together for the inaugural Australian Banking Association (ABA) conference on Friday, with a focus on economic recovery and Planning for Tomorrow.   Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe will headline the conference with a keynote speech, while attendees will also hear from prominent industry leaders including Westpac CEO and ABA… Read more »

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Pathway for National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 
3 March 2022

removing existing legal barriers that make it more difficult for financial institutions to help victim survivors of financial abuse.

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Banks offer flood victims a financial lifeline
3 March 2022

options to defer loan repayments for up to 3 months for those customers affected by the flood disasters

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2GB: the changing banking environment
25 February 2022

“it is absolutely the case that whether you’re a NAB customer or a customer of any other bank, you can pay your credit card in cash over the counter, either in the bank branch or at an Australia Post outlet”

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Call for Governments to commit to reforms to prevent elder abuse
14 February 2022

“Our elderly Australians have worked hard over many years and deserve to live out their later years with dignity, respect and financial independence.”

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Payment system reform: statement
8 December 2021

The Australian Banking Association welcomes the Government’s payment system reform plan, which will pave the way for modernisation and improvements that benefit customers and ensure Australia maintains a world-class payments system.

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ABA welcomes Banking Code Final Report
3 December 2021

“This has been a thorough and transparent process and it has been encouraging to see the high levels of interest and engagement in the Banking Code.”

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ABA Council appoints Peter King as new Chair
2 December 2021

The Australian Banking Association (ABA) Council has today appointed Peter King, Chief Executive Officer of Westpac, as Chair. 

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Guidelines, Principles & Protocols
Conduct Background Check Protocol
1 December 2021

The ABA’s Conduct Background Check Protocol was established in June 2017 to assist subscribing ABA member banks when hiring to find out better information about a job applicant’s past employment history and conduct record. This is designed to create more consistency in hiring so individuals with poor conduct records can’t move from one job to… Read more »

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