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APRA is Australia’s prudential supervisor, responsible for ensuring that our financial system is stable, competitive and efficient.

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30 July 2025

APRA proposes changes to create a simpler and more efficient bank licensing framework

APRA has proposed changes to its bank licensing framework aimed at simplifying and speeding up the licensing process and better supporting new entrants to the banking sector.
29 July 2025

RBA and APRA update their Memorandum of Understanding

APRA and the RBA have today published an updated Memorandum of Understanding, to further strengthen their cooperation and coordination arrangements in support of financial stability in Australia.
24 July 2025

APRA Chair John Lonsdale - Speech to Australian Banking Association Conference 2025

APRA has published Chair John Lonsdale’s speech to the Australian Banking Association Conference.
23 July 2025

APRA announces update on macroprudential settings

APRA has issued its semi-annual update on macroprudential policy settings.
8 July 2025

APRA consults on amendments to phase out AT1 Capital

APRA has begun consulting on proposed changes to its bank prudential and reporting frameworks to phase out Additional Tier 1 capital instruments.

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Status: Open to submissions
8 August 2025

Minor updates to Private Health Insurance (Health Benefits Fund Enforcement) Rules 2015

This page contains information regarding APRA's proposed changes to Private Health Insurance (Health Benefits Fund Enforcement) Rules 2015
Status: Open to submissions
25 July 2025

Proposed changes to capital framework for annuity products

This page contains information regarding APRA's consultation on proposed changes to its capital framework for annuity products.
Status: Open to submissions
5 September 2025

Improving the effectiveness of Additional Tier 1 capital instruments

This page contains relevant information regarding APRA's review of the effectiveness of Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital instruments for use in a potential bank stress scenario.
Status: Open to submissions
31 October 2025

Licensing for authorised deposit-taking institutions

This page contains information regarding APRA’s consultations on the licensing framework for authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs).
Status: Open to submissions
15 August 2025

Banking Act exemptions and section 66 guidelines

APRA Chair John Lonsdale's speech to Australian Banking Association Conference 2025

In “Striking the right balance between regulation and risk”, Mr Lonsdale spoke about how APRA sought to balance the need to maintain a secure and stable financial system with other considerations such as competition, innovation and efficiency.

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APRA Explains the importance of managing operational risk

This APRA Explains video delves into the importance of operational risk management. Learn how APRA is setting new standards to ensure that banks, insurers, and superannuation trustees can effectively manage risks and maintain service continuity during severe disruptions.

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APRA Explains - who we are

APRA plays a vital role in ensuring Australians' financial interests are protected and that the financial system remains stable, competitive and efficient. Learn more in this ‘APRA Explains’ video.

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