https://www.ausbanking.org.au/banks-hardship-teams-on-standby-to-help-cyclone-impacted-communities-in-queensland/
Published on 31 January 2024
Banks have dedicated hardship teams on standby to help those impacted by Tropical Cyclone Kirrily and the Australian Banking Association has urged those in need of financial assistance to reach out. “With the second major cyclone in as many months followed by torrential rain, people in Queensland have been dealt yet another serious blow. I... Read more »
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https://www.ausbanking.org.au/banks-stand-ready-to-support-cyclone-impacted-communities-in-far-north-queensland/
Published on 18 December 2023
Today the Australian Banking Association has told Queenslanders impacted by major flooding as a result of cyclone Jasper that banks have teams on standby to help those in need. “The ABA urges anyone in need of financial assistance to reach out to their bank, and to do so as early as possible. Dedicated hardship teams... Read more »
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https://www.ausbanking.org.au/banks-act-to-keep-cash-convenient/
Published on 6 December 2023
Today the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has authorised the main users of cash including banks, retailer providers and Australia Post to undertake industry discussions ensuring cash remains readily available to all Australians. Customers’ usage of cash has plunged from 70% in 2007 to 13% in 2022. The cash spiral is showing no signs... Read more »
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https://www.ausbanking.org.au/bank-support-for-agribusiness-grows-to-104-7b/
Published on 17 November 2022
“Agriculture in Australia has a proud record of overcoming extreme adversity, most recently meeting the challenge of major flood events head on. Banks are standing by to support customers affected and the message is to reach out to your bank if you need their support.”
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https://www.ausbanking.org.au/australian-banks-ready-to-help-floods-impacted-communities/
Published on 17 October 2022
“The message from banks is clear: don’t tough it out on your own, call your bank as soon as you are able to, they are ready to help."
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https://www.ausbanking.org.au/flood-affected-customers-encouraged-to-contact-their-bank-2/
Published on 14 October 2022
Don't let a natural disaster become a financial disaster. Call your bank, they can offer a range of measures right now. Don't tough it out on your own.
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https://www.ausbanking.org.au/flood-affected-customers-encouraged-to-contact-their-bank/
Published on 13 July 2022
“Australian banks are currently supporting almost 3000 people in and around the NSW Northern Rivers region"
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https://www.ausbanking.org.au/transcript-lismore-floods-3-month-deferrals-still-available/
Published on 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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https://www.ausbanking.org.au/abc-rn-banks-respond-to-floods-inflation/
Published on 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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https://www.ausbanking.org.au/banks-offer-flood-victims-a-financial-lifeline/
Published on 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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