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Banking sector problems clear: Fraser

Former Reserve Bank governor Bernie Fraser says he wouldn't be rushing to hold a royal commission into banks because the problems are clear.

Chair of the Climate Change Authority Bernie Fraser.
A former Reserve Bank governor believes there are real problems in the Australia's banking sector. (AAP)

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A former Reserve Bank governor believes there are real problems in the Australia's banking sector but there is no need for a royal commission.

Bernie Fraser says he wouldn't be rushing to hold such an inquiry - which federal Labor has pledged to do if it wins government - because the issues are pretty clear already.

It would also take too long for a royal commission to recommend changes to improve the situation, he told ABC radio on Wednesday.


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