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ABA Competition Law Policy and Protocol

5 September 2022

It is the policy and objective of the ABA and its Council, and each of its member banks, to observe and strictly comply with all applicable provisions of the CCA with respect to the conduct of the ABA Activities or any other applicable instruments, such as authorisations granted by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The ABA will not support, or knowingly be party to, any agreement, understanding or practice that may contravene the CCA and/or other applicable instruments.

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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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Media Releases
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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