Should Australia have a new taxpayer-owned bank?

A Nationals-led Senate inquiry into bank branch closures has urged the government to investigate the establishment of a bank owned by taxpayers. A Nationals-led Senate inquiry into bank branch closures has urged the government to investigate the establishment of a bank owned by taxpayers. Business / Banking & finance Sydney Morning Herald – Business

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Federal inquiry’s final report calls on regional communities to be shielded from further bank closures

A federal committee has concluded its investigation into bank closures in regional Australia, detailing a range of recommendations including ensuring regional Australians can access cash and flagging the establishment of a public bank.  A federal committee has concluded its investigation into bank closures in regional Australia, detailing a range of recommendations including ensuring regional Australians can…

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