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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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ABA welcomes release of review into small and medium banks
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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
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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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