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AFIA report confirms motor finance non-bank lenders are vital to keep Australians moving
5 June 2026
A competitive and thriving motor finance non-bank lending market is vital to help hundreds of thousands of consumers and businesses access the vehicles they need for work, family and everyday life, according to the latest report from the Australian Finance Industry Association (AFIA).
AFIA backs SME support, cutting regulatory red tape and clear policy pathways as budget fronts economic headwinds
13 May 2026
The Australian Finance Industry Association today acknowledges the Federal Budget and its focus on productivity, reform and resilience in what is a challenging environment of sustained domestic economic pressure and international disruption to supply chains.
AFIA welcomes measured EV tax changes while calling for broader policy push to keep momentum going
5 May 2026
The Australian Finance Industry Association welcomes the release of the Government’s Statutory Review of the Electric
Car Discount and the decision to provide a clear, phased pathway for changes to the Fringe Benefits Tax exemption for electric vehicles.
AFIA welcomes newest members of the Finance Industry Code of Practice
1 May 2026
The Australian Finance Industry Association congratulates Brighte, Navalo Financial Services (trading as Payright BNPL) and Zip as the latest members to join AFIA’s Finance Industry Code of Practice.
Latest industry data shows electric vehicles defy weaker motor finance market
15 April 2026
New Australian Finance Industry Association motor vehicle finance data for February 2026 shows EV finance surged 48 per cent year-on-year even as the broader motor finance market weakened, with the value of new vehicles financed nearly 3 per cent lower than 12 months ago as higher borrowing costs and rising inflation weigh on demand.
AFIA welcomes Treasury action to strengthen CSLR and enhance consumer protections
8 April 2026
The Australian Finance Industry Association welcomes the launch of three Treasury consultations on draft consumer protection reforms and proposed changes to the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort that will work towards restoring fairness and sustainability to Australia’s financial consumer protection framework.
AFIA Responds to Treasurer's Statement on Fuel Market Disruption and Confirms SME Lenders’ Support for Customers
1 April 2026
The Australian Finance Industry Association acknowledges the Treasurer’s announcement today outlining coordinated action between Government, regulators and industry to support Australian families and small businesses impacted by global energy market disruption and fuel supply pressures in Australia.
Electric and hybrid vehicle finance surges to $7.37 billion as policy rollback threatens momentum
17 March 2026
Electric and hybrid vehicle financing surged to $7.37 billion in 2025 – a 20 per cent year-on-year jump – as nearly 130,000 Australians made the switch to cleaner transport according to new Australian Finance Industry Association (AFIA) industry data.
AFIA welcomes first accredited member under Finance Industry Code of Practice
26 February 2026
The Australian Finance Industry Association (AFIA) today congratulated Pepper Money on becoming the first organisation to be accredited under AFIA’s Finance Industry Code of Practice, marking an important milestone in the implementation of the first whole-of-industry code for Australia’s non-bank lending and specialist banking sector.
Don’t stall the transition: AFIA urges policy certainty as record emissions drop confirms momentum
25 February 2026
The Australian Finance Industry Association has welcomed new national emissions data confirming Australia’s emissions are continuing to trend downwards, reinforcing the importance of stable, long-term electric vehicle and transport policy settings.