Public Consultations

APCA undertakes consultations not only with APCA members, but also with the wider community. In this way we encourage and lead conversations about important aspects and issues in the payments system.  These consultation help set industry policy direction and give the community an opportunity to have a say on the future of payments. Our recent consultations and their outcomes are listed below.

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  Account Switching

  In 2008 APCA undertook a member consultation on the need to introduce provisions for members of the Business Electronic Clearing System (BECS) to assist customers switching between financial institutions.

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  Low Value Payments

  In 2008 APCA undertook a member consultation on the future requirements for low value payments in Australia.

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  Role of Cheques

  APCA's 2011 public consultation in the role of cheques is currently ongoing.

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