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New Banking Code Launch (Melbourne)

3 July 2019

Recognising the commencement of the new Banking Code and acknowledging some of the people who were instrumental in developing the new Code, including consumer groups, industry stakeholders, and members of the policy working groups.

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Banks welcome more progress to modernise payments system rules
9 October 2025

The ABA welcomes today’s release of the exposure draft legislation to modernise the regulation of payment service providers. ABA CEO Simon Birmingham said the proposed reforms represent another important step towards ensuring Australia’s payments system remains safe, secure and fit-for-purpose. “Australians now have access to a range of payment options and no matter how they… Read more »

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Finalisation of independent pricing model report to support cash distribution
3 October 2025

Deloitte Access Economics has now determined its recommended regulated pricing model for Armaguard’s Cash-in-Transit services. The final independent pricing mechanism report has been provided to Armaguard as well as the major banks and major retailers.  This is an important milestone in working to keep cash available around Australia, even while people are using less of… Read more »

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ABA CEO Simon Birmingham transcript of interview on ABC RN Breakfast with Sally Sara
24 September 2025

E&OERadio InterviewABC RN Breakfast with Sally SaraWednesday, 24 September 2025. Sally Sara (Host): Reserve Bank Governor Michelle Bullock has hit out at Australia’s big four banks for standing in the way of making shopping cheaper for customers. The RBA wants to ban surcharges on card payments. To fund the ban, it wants to dramatically cut… Read more »

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