Regional Australia Bank calls for a bush bank obligation

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29 Oct, 2026
Annual reports are usually dry affairs, conjuring visions of cardigans and dull corporate phrases. So, it is refreshing to see Regional Australia Bank CEO David Heine and Chair Michael Fenech take a different approach in their 2026 annual report.
Regional Australia Bank calls for a bush bank obligation

Annual reports are usually dry affairs, conjuring visions of cardigans and dull corporate phrases. So, it is refreshing to see Regional Australia Bank CEO David Heine and Chair Michael Fenech take a different approach in their 2026 annual report.

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