Australia's Council of Financial Regulators (CFR) and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) published a consultation paper on a potential regulatory framework for cash distribution in Australia, seeking stakeholder feedback on possible regulatory arrangements. The paper highlights that while electronic payments have increased, cash continues to play an important role, including for vulnerable members of the community, as a fallback during natural disasters and outages, and as a store of value in times of uncertainty. It also points to pressures on the cash distribution system and the economics of providing cash services, with particular challenges for consumers and businesses in rural and regional Australia where cash distribution services are most expensive. Submissions are due by 15 August 2025.
Council of Financial Regulators 2025-07-16
Australia's Council of Financial Regulators and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission launch consultation on a regulatory framework for cash distribution
Australia's Council of Financial Regulators and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission released a consultation paper on a potential regulatory framework for cash distribution, emphasizing cash's ongoing importance and challenges in rural areas. Stakeholder feedback is sought by 15 August 2025.