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Banking Code of Practice (March 1 2021 version)

1 March 2021

This is the version of the Banking Code of Practice that took effect on 1 March 2021, a variation of the 1 March 2020 Release. It has now been superseded.

This version of the code has been replaced by the October 5 2021 Version.

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Anna Bligh interview with ABC Sydney Drive on mule accounts
23 July 2025

eo&e Chris Bath (Host): Now, I had no idea this is a thing. Australians are renting or selling their bank accounts so crooks can cash in. It’s called being a money mule. Anna Bligh is the CEO of the Australian Banking Association, and she’s here to tell you all about it. Anna, thank you very… Read more »

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Anna Bligh Interview with ABC Newcastle on mule accounts
23 July 2025

EO&E Paul Turton: Have you ever heard of the scamming practice of crooks renting or buying bank accounts from normal citizens to move money in and out? Well, it’s a thing, apparently, and it’s prompted a joint campaign by the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Banking Association. They’re called money mules, and they’re known… Read more »

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Stop cashing in for crooks: Australians urged not to rent or sell bank accounts for cash
23 July 2025

This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Banking Association. Australian money mules renting out their bank accounts to criminals for as little as $200 are in the crosshairs of the AFP and the Australian Banking Association. Police and banks have stepped up their efforts to curb this criminality,… Read more »

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