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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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20 February 2025

APRA proposes updated approach to treatment of HELP debts

APRA has begun consulting on proposed changes to how banks treat Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt repayments when assessing home loan applications.
19 February 2025

APRA statement on BUSSQ Federal Court appeal

APRA issues statement on BUSSQ's appeal of Federal Court ruling.
19 February 2025

APRA rescinds information paper on cloud outsourcing and ceases ad hoc credit reporting collection

APRA has confirmed two further steps to simplify the prudential framework.
13 February 2025

APRA clarifies expectations regarding commercial property lending

APRA has published a letter to authorised deposit-taking institutions clarifying APRA’s expectations regarding pre-sales and commercial property lending.
11 February 2025

APRA revokes Lutheran Laypeople's League of Australia's banking licence

Lutheran Laypeople’s League of Australia has requested APRA revoke its licence to operate as an authorised deposit-taking institution.

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20 March 2025

Clarifying the treatment of Higher Education Loan Program debt obligations

This page contains relevant information regarding APRA’s consultation on clarifying the treatment of Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt obligations within APRA’s prudential and reporting frameworks.
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APRA Deputy Chair Margaret Cole - Remarks to the Conexus Chair Forum

In her remarks, Ms Cole discussed the importance of strong board governance in super in areas including fund expenditure, investment and operational risk management. Ms Cole also flagged APRA’s upcoming engagement with all APRA-regulated industries on a review to update core prudential governance standards.

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APRA Executive Board Member Suzanne Smith – Speech to the Members Health Directors’ Professional Development Program

In her speech, Ms Smith has urged private health insurers' boards to review their oversight, risk management, future preparedness, and board functionality. Ms Smith also emphasised the importance of self-critical benchmarking, challenging management, and clearly defining and applying purpose, values, and desired risk culture to their organisations.

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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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