Australian Banking Association

The ABA welcomes today’s passage through the Parliament of the Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026, an important safety net shoring up the ongoing distribution and availability of cash across the economy.

ABA CEO Simon Birmingham said banks continued to support customers who choose to use cash and this regulatory framework would provide greater certainty for the c...

The ABA welcomes the commitment today by the Assistant Treasurer and Financial Services Minister Daniel Mulino to make the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) more sustainable by reducing the losses and costs associated with it.

ABA CEO Simon Birmingham said changes to the CSLR must help contain losses that generate claims and place the scheme on a more sustai...

Small businesses are benefiting from more favourable lending conditions thanks to stronger competition, as the full extent of banking support for these businesses is laid out in a new report released today by the Australian Banking Association.

The ABA’s latest industry report focusing on small and medium businesses finds:

strong lending c...

The ABA urges the final passage of the Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026 and accompanying legislation through the Senate this fortnight.

ABA CEO Simon Birmingham said the legislation was a critical safety net to protect the long-term availability of cash for Australians who still rely on it.

“Cash remains an important payment option for many Australi...

Australian banks are warning households to be on the look-out for Census related scams as criminals look to get their hands on personal and financial information.

Key tips for staying Census safe:

Never click a link in a text or email claiming to be from the ABS. Double check you are on the official Census website before proceeding. ...