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ABA Competition Law Policy and Protocol

19 February 2026

It is the policy and objective of the ABA and its Council, and each of its member banks, to observe and strictly comply with both this policy and 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 (ACCC). The ABA will not support, or knowingly be party to, any agreement, understanding or practice that may contravene this policy or the CCA and/or other applicable instruments.

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ABA CEO interview with News24’s Laura Jayes on the card surcharging ban
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ABA CEO interview with FiveAA Adelaide’s Stacey Lee and Jonno Edwards on the card surcharging ban
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