As the number of scams have grown over the past decade, Australian laws have not kept pace. This framework introduces strong protections for consumers across the economy and seeks to reduce the harms caused by scams. It sets out consistent and enforceable obligations for businesses in key sectors where scammers operate.

This report benchmarks the performance of Australia’s biggest banks in achieving their commitments to reach net zero emissions, finding that they continue to fall short despite progress. The report provides 19 recommendations to help banks progress and expand their climate goals and increase transparency while protecting against risk.

This report provides findings into ASIC’s 'Better banking for Indigenous consumers' project addressing fee harm experienced by low-income customers, including First Nations customers. It details the responses by the participating banks to address concerns raised and improve consumer outcomes.

This analysis reveals that in 2023, Australia’s big four banks - ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, NAB, and Westpac, continued to pour billions of dollars into the fossil fuel industry. This report argues that this completely undermines their 'climate credentials'.

This report is an important contribution to Australia’s efforts to counter money laundering and other serious crime. It brings together insights from across Australia’s law enforcement, intelligence and regulatory agencies, private sector stakeholders and international financial intelligence units to assess risks associated with money laundering.