Regional branch moratorium and Bank@Post deal meet a sceptical response

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PayDay News
17 Feb, 2025
Announcements by the big banks and Federal Government last week for a moratorium on big bank closures in regional Australia and a boosting Bank@Post services have been met with scepticism by unions, regional banks and other critics.
Regional branch moratorium and Bank@Post deal meet a sceptical response

Announcements by the big banks and Federal Government last week for a moratorium on big bank closures in regional Australia and a boosting Bank@Post services have been met with scepticism by unions, regional banks and other critics.

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