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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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6 March 2025

APRA proposes changes to strengthen and streamline governance and fit and proper requirements

APRA has released today eight proposals to strengthen its prudential governance framework for banks, insurers and superannuation trustees.
28 February 2025

APRA releases quarterly insurance statistics for December 2024

APRA has released its suite of quarterly industry aggregate insurance statistical publications for the December 2024 quarter.
27 February 2025

Opening Statement to Senate Economics Legislation Committee – February 2025

APRA Publishes Chair John Lonsdale's Opening Statement to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee.
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.
5 December 2024

APRA releases details on insurance Climate Vulnerability Assessment

APRA has published an information paper outlining the objectives and design of the insurance Climate Vulnerability Assessment (insurance CVA) that is underway with Australia’s five largest general insurers.

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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.

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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