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COVID-19 ABA Special Newsletter

23 March 2020

Australian Banking Association CEO Anna Bligh announced a small business relief package from Australia’s banks on Friday the 20th of March.

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ABA welcomes release of review into small and medium banks
7 August 2025

The ABA welcomes the release of the Council of Financial Regulators’ (CFR) reviewinto small and medium-sized banks. ABA CEO Anna Bligh said the review findings and recommendations would helpensure there is a more level playing field for Australia’s small and mid-tier banks. “This is an important step forward in ensuring Australia maintains a strong andcompetitive… Read more »

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Anna Bligh interview with ABC Perth on credit card access
1 August 2025

EO&E Nadia: Banks has been a big topic of discussion on the show this week because, of course, we’ve just been talking about behavioural security that the bank is bringing in. Earlier, I was telling you during the week that older women can’t get a credit card in their own name. They’re secondary card holders… Read more »

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Joint Group of Industry Organisations statement in response to Productivity Commission report
1 August 2025

The Productivity Commission proposal to tax business cash flow is an experimental change that hasn’t been tried anywhere else in the world. This tax increase risks putting more pressure on all Australians still struggling under cost-of-living pressures. While some businesses may benefit under this proposal, it risks all Australian consumers and businesses paying more for… Read more »

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