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Scams & CyberCrime

23 September 2021

Last year, Australians lost a total of $851 million to scams.

Each year, scammers find new ways to target Australians to steal their money, information and even their identity.

Join two of Australia’s most prominent cybercrime authorities to hear about the types of scams that are on the rise and how to reclaim your identity, should it be stolen.

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Media Releases
ABA statement on proposed reforms to the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort
8 April 2026

The ABA welcomes government consultations on proposals to enhance consumer protections and reform the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) to ensure it is financially viable into the future. ABA CEO Simon Birmingham said the current model was not operating as originally intended and banks supported steps to reduce investment losses and redesign CSLR to… Read more »

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Transcript: Simon Birmingham joint press conference with the Treasurer and industry leaders
1 April 2026

Jim Chalmers: Thanks for joining us. I’m here with the Small Business Minister, Anne Aly, Bran Black, the head of the BCA, Skye Cappuccio from COSBOA, Simon Birmingham, from the ABA as well. We’ve got a bit to run through today to give you a sense of the work that we are doing together. But… Read more »

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ABA CEO Simon Birmingham transcript of interview on Sky News with Laura Jayes
1 April 2026

E&OETV InterviewSky News Afternoon Agenda1 April 2026. Topics: hardship support from banks; RBA decision on surcharging and interchange. Laura Jayes: I want to bring it back to the situation we find ourselves in economically now. A lot of you are hurting. Petrol prices are pushing up really the cost of everything. Joining me now is… Read more »

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