Westpac’s U-turn on rural bank branch closures a win for regional customers, Queensland MPs say

Decision to keep the Tully, Cloncurry and Ingham branches open welcomed by local politicians, but further reforms urged to ensure delivery of services in rural areas

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Westpac's U-turn on its plan to close down at least three north Queensland bank branches has been welcomed by local politicians but they say further reforms are needed to ensure the proper delivery of services in regional areas.

A Westpac spokesperson said the decision to keep the Tully, Cloncurry and Ingham branches open alongside a further five branches around regional Australia had been made in consultation with local stakeholders, employees and customers. However, they could not confirm if the reversal would be indefinite.

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