Fintech + payments + crypto in Queensland
PSP licensing reform, CDR Action Initiation, stablecoin + crypto asset platform licensing, ePayments Code reform, Mandatory Payments System.
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Qld-specific obligations
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Federal obligations
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Major banks must provide CDR Banking + Action Initiation (2026)
CDR Action Initiation lets accredited recipients initiate payments + actions on consumer behalf.
Consumer Data Right (CDR) participant accreditation + compliance
Banking, energy and (soon) non-bank lending data sharing — accredited participants must comply with privacy safeguards.
CDR Energy sector — phased
Energy retailers + distributors must share data via CDR.
Payment Service Provider (PSP) licensing reform — implementation pending
Treasury reform of payments licensing to capture digital wallets + Buy Now Pay Later + stored value.
Comply with Stored Value Facility rules (banking exception)
SVF providers must operate within APRA + Treasury rules on purchased payment facility regulation.
Comply with CDR Banking (Open Banking) — major + non-major ADIs
Banking data holders must share consumer data with accredited recipients on consumer consent.
Crypto Asset Secondary Service Provider (CASSPr) licensing reforms
Treasury consultation 2024 on bespoke crypto licensing — separate from AFSL.
Crypto Asset Platform licensing (Treasury reforms 2024-2025)
Treasury scoping CASP regime for digital asset platforms.
Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) — implementation 2026-2027
AU adopts the OECD CARF for crypto reporting; reporting expected from 2027, first international exchange ~2028 (per Dec 2025 MYEFO).
Stablecoin payments licensing — Treasury reforms (in scoping)
Treasury reforms scoping payment stablecoin licensing under PSP regime.
Comply with the ePayments Code
Voluntary but industry-standard code covering electronic transaction terms, mistaken internet payments, and unauthorised transactions.