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New payment models face a broader licensing regime

In March 2026, Treasury released an exposure draft of the Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2026: Payments System Modernisation, which is new legislation that overhauls the regulatory framework for payment service providers in Australia.

Published by Michael Bracken

29 September, 2026

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