FOLLOWING the closure of Commonwealth Bank’s Taturas branch 12 months ago, NAB has followed suit and announced the decision to close their Tatura branch.
Currently the branch is only open for three hours a day and is the town’s only bank. A representative from NAB has said the details were still being finalised, however, it has been announced that the bank located at 143 Hogan Street, Tatura, will close on September 28, 2023.
The bank is likely to offer banking services through the local Tatura Post Office, however, the details around that arrangement are yet to be determined.
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has criticised the decision.
“Many businesses have told me that those limited hours do not work for everyone. Waiting times have been increased, which takes people out of their businesses longer than they should,” said Ms O’Keeffe, who visited Tatura to consult with locals about the closure.
“The ATM frequently runs out of cash, and the blatant disregard for the town’s banking needs, coupled with the lack of support and understanding, is truly appalling. These large corporations do not understand the needs of smaller regional communities. The locals are often minutes from their bank, not like in the big cities,” she said.
