Building a nation: how Commonwealth Bank helped to house the Anzacs after World War One

Rising house and rental prices, high construction costs and materials shortages were as big a problem in post-WW1 Australia as they are today. A century ago, Commonwealth Bank played a major role in putting a roof over the heads of thousands of war veterans.

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Serving the country and the bank: honouring our defence force reservists

As Australia is once again able to publicly commemorate Anzac Day, we mark the unstinting and humble effort of those CBA staffers who “don the uniform” outside of their day jobs to support the Army, Navy and the Air Force.

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Anzac Day

Care, courage and commitment epitomised on the “frontline”

Reservists play a critical part in today’s Australian Defence Force. CBA Newsroom talks to six of the bank’s reservists about the importance of their roles and what Anzac Day means to them.

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CBA staff who returned from World War I

Learn about the stories of six men from across Australia and their involvement in the war.

CBA staff who returned from World War I

Learn about the stories of six men from across Australia and their involvement in the war.

More about Anzac Day and Commonwealth Bank

Anzac Day

Anzac Day 2021

For the first time in two years, Australians were once again able to commemorate Anzac Day in public.  

Anzac Day

100 years of Anzac Day

Anzac Day that year marked a poignant date in our nation’s history: the 100th anniversary of the first commemorations of the end of World War I.

Remembrance Day and Commonwealth Bank

It’s been more than 75 years since the end of WWII, and the sacrifices made by so many men and women – including thousands of Commonwealth Bank staff – will never be forgotten.