8 October 2021
Currently, significant delay, financial costs and opportunity costs result from the need to sign and witness deeds and statutory declarations on paper; these costs also result from inconsistent and
uncertain regulations under Commonwealth, State and Territory laws.
The ABA strongly advocates for the reforms to remain technology neutral and provide a single, consistent approach to executing deeds and statutory declarations. Otherwise the reforms may make it
harder to use, and therefore disincentivise the use of, electronic execution.
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The ABA appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the RBA’s Review of Merchant Payment Costs and Surcharging (Proposals Paper).
The ABA thanks ASIC for the opportunity to comment on its discussion paper on the dynamics between public and private markets.
The ABA welcomes APRA providing clarity on the proposed targeted changes for Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt obligations and the constructive approach it is taking on this consultation.