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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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Banks remind customers, ‘don’t tough it out on your own’
22 April 2024

​Australians facing difficult financial decisions are being reminded to get in touch with their bank and get the support they need to keep repayments on track.   The Australian Banking Association (ABA) is extending its ‘don’t tough it out on your own’ campaign which was launched last year, with a further round of advertisements to run… Read more »

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Banks launch campaign telling Australians “Don’t tough it out on your own”  
30 October 2023

Today the Australian Banking Association has launched a campaign encouraging Australians struggling with loan repayments to contact their bank, titled ‘Don’t tough it out on your own.’  “Banks know many of their customers are making difficult financial decisions right now as the country navigates challenging economic conditions,” said ABA CEO Anna Bligh.  “Banks stood by… Read more »

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Statement from Australian Banking Association (ABA) regarding the agreement reached on the safeguard mechanism reforms: 
27 March 2023

“The Australian Banking Association (ABA) welcomes the agreement reached today on the proposed safeguard mechanism reforms, given it paves the way for the passing of a critical piece of legislation for Australia.

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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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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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ABA welcomes solid Budget in challenging times
25 October 2022

“the Government has laid the foundations to put Australia on a solid footing, whilst continuing support for important initiatives.”

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Australian banks welcome legislative certainty on climate change
9 September 2022

“The impact of climate change, its mitigation, and the ongoing decarbonisation of the economy is now critical to every aspect of our lives,”

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Major consensus reached on Australian climate risk reporting
1 August 2022

Twenty of Australia’s most influential business and finance peak bodies have come to an unprecedented consensus on the need for sustainability reporting.

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Inaugural banking conference delivers forward thinking
11 March 2022

ore than 30 industry leaders addressed the audience throughout the day, deep-diving into the opportunities, digital disruptions, new customer trends and risks that face the banking industry.

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ABA Council appoints Peter King as new Chair
2 December 2021

The Australian Banking Association (ABA) Council has today appointed Peter King, Chief Executive Officer of Westpac, as Chair. 

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Banks supporting customers across Australia with 3 month deferrals, merchant fee refunds
20 July 2021

these options do give people you know, a breather, that’s what they’re designed to do, just take the load off for three months, while you get through everything else that you need to get through.”

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Farmers and banks working together
30 April 2021

“Sustainable farms are productive and profitable farms which is the end goal for farmers and lenders alike”

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COVID-19 refinancing breaks records: Anna Bligh on ABC News Breakfast
2 November 2020

“we’ve seen a record high number of Australians switch their loans, either to another bank or gone to their own bank and got a better deal.”

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Bushfire Royal Commission to improve disaster coordination
30 October 2020

“Banks play a vital role in helping Australians survive and recover from bushfires and other disasters”, said ABA CEO Anna Bligh.

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Nick Xenophon’s rejection of SA bank tax spot on
9 October 2017

The Australian Bankers’ Association has today welcomed Senator Nick Xenophon’s commitment to put South Australians first and reject the proposed new SA bank tax.

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Sharp drop in support for bank royal commission
14 October 2016

A new national poll by Galaxy Research shows a sharp drop in public support for a royal commission into the banking sector.

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