20 March 2026

AFIA urges clearer AUSTRAC levy rules for group structures, excluding non-reporting entities, and adopting risk-based, proportionate, fairer apportionment methodology principles.

09 March 2026

AFIA has provided a comprehensive submission to the Senate Select Committee on Productivity, highlighting the essential role the finance industry plays in unlocking growth, innovation and competitiveness across the Australian economy.

06 March 2026

On the Department of Home Affairs consultation on the AML/CFT Transitional Rule 2026, AFIA sought clarity on obligations for foreign establishments and registration processes for remittance service providers to ensure a smooth, consistent transition and avoid unnecessary regulatory burdens for industry.

06 March 2026

AFIA supports measures to address coerced directorships while emphasising the limited role finance professionals play in detecting coercive control.

23 February 2026

AFIA made a submission to Treasury on the Unfair Trading Practices exposure draft legislation.

27 February 2026

AFIA made a submission to Treasury regarding the enhancement of oversight and governance of managed investment schemes (MISs), and support for balanced and targeted reforms.

16 February 2026

AFIA made a submission to the Economics Committee Inquiry highlighting the importance of competition in payments, the benefits of innovation and novel business models, and the need for proportionate regulation.

06 February 2026

AFIA’s submission urges the Government to retain and strengthen the Electric Car Discount to accelerate transport decarbonisation.

17 February 2026

AFIA responded to the Independent Review of the Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox.

30 January 2026

AFIA submitted its Pre-Budget Submission to the Government ahead of the 2026-27 Budget.

02 February 2026

AFIA responded to the Treasury consultation on class exemptions for the deferred sales model (DSM) for add-on insurance.

29 August 2025

AFIA supports the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort as a vital mechanism to ensure consumers receive compensation for unpaid AFCA determinations but stresses that its funding model must be fair, sustainable, and aligned with policy intent.

31 October 2025

AFIA supports APRA’s efforts to improve the ADI licensing framework and strongly advocates retaining the Restricted ADI (RADI) pathway as a critical mechanism for fostering innovation and competition in banking.

12 November 2025

AFIA responded to Treasury’s consultation on the regulation of Payment Services Providers.

06 November 2025

AFIA supported legislation extending the $20,000 IAWO to 30 June 2026, and advocated for the tax measure to be made permanent to provide investment certainty for SMEs and lenders.

08 October 2025

AFIA endorses the NETCC's broader objectives and advocates for stronger safeguards within the Code to prevent mis-selling and consumer harm.

25 September 2025

AFIA notes its support of the Treasury’s Transition Planning draft guidance which is intended to aid effective climate transition planning.

15 September 2025

AFIA responded to the Productivity Commission’s five pillars of productivity inquiries interim reports on creating a more dynamic and resilient economy, harnessing data and digital technology, investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation.

25 July 2025

AFIA submitted to the Treasurer’s Economic Reform Roundtable consultation, calling on the Australian Government to focus on smarter regulation, digital innovation and targeted policy reform to unlock Australia’s productivity potential.

27 June 2025

AFIA responded to the second AUSTRAC consultation on new AML/CTF Rules. AFIA's submission put forward several key recommendations, including those relating to greater clarity on definitions relating to the revised value transfer chain concept.