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Feedback on costly NPP bulk payments solution due today

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8 Apr, 2026
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Warwick Ponder
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8 Apr, 2026
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As the industry struggles to satisfy the Reserve Bank that the New Payments Platform can deal with the Government’s high priority bulk payments for essential services including welfare, veterans, pensions and the public service payroll, Australian Payments Plus is looking for feedback on a potential fix – but it comes with a big price tag and ongoing costs.
Feedback on costly NPP bulk payments solution due today
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As the industry struggles to satisfy the Reserve Bank that the New Payments Platform can deal with the Government’s high priority bulk payments for essential services including welfare, veterans, pensions and the public service payroll, Australian Payments Plus is looking for feedback on a potential fix – but it comes with a big price tag…

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