· Michele Bullock Wiki · Reserve Bank of Australia WikiOpening statement - House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics
Read full speech on bis.org ↗ContextOpening statement by Michele Bullock, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics, Canberra, 21 February 2025.
Why it mattersThe RBA governor tells lawmakers how the bulk electronic payment system will be replaced without disruption.
Problems raised
- Moving away from BECS carries risks.
- Cash services face disruption risk.
- Payments must stay reliable.
Solutions proposed
- Plan the BECS transition carefully.
- Support cash services continuity.
- Keep payments efficient and competitive.