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BANKING ACT 1959 - SECT 12

APRA to protect depositors

  (1)   It is the duty of APRA to exercise its powers and functions under this Division for the protection of the depositors of the several ADIs and for the promotion of financial system stability in Australia.

  (2)   To avoid doubt, section   8A of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Act 1998 (which deals with trans - Tasman cooperation) applies to the performance of functions and the exercise of powers by APRA under this Division.


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