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The Australian Banking Association (ABA) is the information source for the news media on the Australian banking industry, providing information, analysis and context on industry issues.

The ABA plays an active role in the public dialogue on banking and financial services, providing commentary on broader industry issues and facilitating access to other sources of information.

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Media Releases
IWD an important reminder to keep up the momentum on equity issues
8 March 2023

This International Women’s Day, it is so important to acknowledge the change that has occurred, the women and organisations who are forging this change, and also ensure we continue strongly on this positive path

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Statement regarding today’s decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia  
7 March 2023

As the RBA seeks to address the inflation challenge, overall bank data indicates Australian mortgage holders remain well-placed to navigate this difficult period. Household savings are high, and unemployment remains at close to record lows. Feedback from banks is that there have been no increases in hardship applications so far.

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Transcript – Anna Bligh interview with ABC radio Conversation Hour hosts Richelle Hunt and Kirsten Diprose on regional bank branches
28 February 2023

“in two years, there was an 88% drop in the number of cash withdrawals made at that branch, and there was an 89% drop in cash deposits”

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Transcript – Anna Bligh on ABC TV’s Afternoon Briefing… 
17 February 2023

Whether you’re in a remote part of the country, or in the middle of a capital city, the data shows us that if you have reliable internet, then people are choosing to bank and do their basic transactions online

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Banks on standby to support flood impacted communities as clean-up continues
14 February 2023

“The hardship teams are dedicated groups within banks who work closely with families who have experienced floods and other difficult situations. They have a range of very practical measures to support people to get through these experiences.”

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Be alert for romance scams this Valentine’s Day
14 February 2023

“Vigilance is required at all times of the year as scammers grow increasingly persistent and sophisticated in their tactics”

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Anna Bligh interview with Karl Stefanovic, Nine Today Breakfast Show – Bank rate increases
9 February 2023

KARL STEFANOVIC: Well, they tell us they care but we’re still yet to see any of our major banks give Australian families a break on interest rates amid a deepening cost of living crisis. Calls now growing for the big banks to hold off on passing on rate hikes, and grant us all a reprieve…. Read more »

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Transcript: Anna Bligh – When did you last go into a bank?
7 February 2023

What we can see very clearly in the data is that a number of trends that were well underway, literally for a decade since about 2010, more transactions were using cash than cards. And that flipped in about 2010, and cards now, card payments, tap and go digital wallets, all of those payment methods, considerably outweigh cash

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Bank support to flood impacted Kimberley region
9 January 2023

“Banks hardship teams have experience working with those impacted by floods and can assist with a range of practical measures.”

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Don’t let scammers ruin your Christmas
19 December 2022

“At this time of the year, with Christmas upon us, we’re encouraging people to be extra vigilant.”

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Transcript – Anna Bligh on 4BC Brisbane – Scams and Cybersecurity
16 December 2022

BILL MCDONALD: You may remember I spoke to Blake Talbot yesterday. Now, he got in touch with the show after falling victim to one of the most elaborate and sophisticated scams I think I may have ever heard of. Now, Blake and his pregnant wife have lost their entire life savings of over $26,000. As… Read more »

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ABA welcomes decisive action on climate change
12 December 2022

“Government and industry now have the opportunity to genuinely work together to drive Australia’s economic shift to a low carbon future”

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Banks support stronger customer protections in the Banking Code
6 December 2022

“Since the Banking Code was first introduced in 1993, the process to independently review the Code has continued to deliver improvements.”

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ABA welcomes APRA’s Climate Information Paper
30 November 2022

The CVA released today will inform future industry efforts in using scenario analysis as a tool for understanding climate change related financial risks.

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Transcript: Anna Bligh on ABC NewsRadio – maternity leave lending
28 November 2022

“A number of our banks actually have maternity leave lending products that are specific to people on parental leave, paid and unpaid, to help them through, what as I said, can be a difficult time.”

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Number of SMEs growing, despite economic challenges, ABA report
24 November 2022

The number of micro businesses grew 10% to 1.55 million in the year to June 2022. During the same period, the number of small businesses grew 3% to 955,861 after an extraordinary period of growth during the 2021 financial year, jumping 15% to 931,791.

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Victorian floods: on the ground
24 November 2022

The ABA recently visited regional Victoria to see the impact of the recent floods first-hand. The tour of Rochester and Echuca was set up to share the support available by banks and encourage customers affected to contact their bank.The ABA also gathered feedback from impacted bank customers and the local community to hear what further… Read more »

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Bank support for Agribusiness grows to $104.7b
17 November 2022

“Agriculture in Australia has a proud record of overcoming extreme adversity, most recently meeting the challenge of major flood events head on. Banks are standing by to support customers affected and the message is to reach out to your bank if you need their support.”

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Transcript: Anna Bligh on ABC Radio Hobart – using PayID against scams
9 November 2022

“We’ve seen about a 20% increase in farm and agribusiness scams over the last 12 months, most of them in the payment for things like heavy equipment. “

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Transcript: Anna Bligh ABC Radio Melbourne Drive – cybersecurity
8 November 2022

“The bank robbers of the 21st century do not use sawn-off shotguns – they are sitting at a computer trying to get into your account and trying to trick you into letting them in.”

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