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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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17 June 2026

APRA sets out minimum expectations to strengthen industry readiness for geopolitical shocks

APRA has written to banks, insurers and superannuation funds setting out its minimum expectations in relation to their readiness for geopolitical shocks.
17 June 2026

APRA Chair John Lonsdale’s speech to the 2026 ABA Banking Conference

APRA has published remarks delivered this morning by APRA Chair John Lonsdale to the 2026 ABA Banking Conference.
16 June 2026

APRA and ASIC announce FAR changes to reduce administrative burden

APRA and the ASIC will streamline aspects of the Financial Accountability Regime to reduce regulatory burden without lowering accountability standards.
16 June 2026

APRA commences next phase of push to strengthen and streamline governance requirements

APRA has commenced the final phase of its governance review by setting out updated requirements designed to strengthen governance across banking, superannuation and insurance.
15 June 2026

APRA and ASIC release notes on Superannuation CEO Roundtables - April 2026

APRA and the ASIC have published the public notes from the Superannuation CEO Roundtables held on 8 and 15 April 2026.

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Status: Open to submissions
31 July 2026

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
28 August 2026

Proposed changes to governance

This page contains information regarding APRA's consultation on proposed changes to its governance and fit and proper requirements.

APRA Chair John Lonsdale’s speech to AFR Banking Summit

In “Severe and here”, Mr Lonsdale reflected on APRA’s response to the economic impacts of the latest Middle East conflict, while separately announcing a package of proposed reforms to banks’ liquidity and capital requirements.

Read more about John Lonsdale's speech to the 2026 AFR Banking Summit

APRA member Therese McCarthy Hockey's speech to the COBA CEO and Directors Forum

In “The road to resilience for mutual banks", Ms McCarthy Hockey discussed the need for mutual banks to carefully consider whether their strategic plan has them on the track for a sustainable future.

Read more about Therese McCarthy Hockey's speech to the 2026 COBA CEO and Directors Forum

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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