June 7, 2023 marked one of the most active days of regulatory activity in Australia to date this year, as the government published its strategic plan for the Australian payments system. The government also launched two consultations: the first consultation aims at tackling proposed amendments to the Payments Systems (Regulation) Act 1998 (PSRA 1998); and the second consultation focuses on a list of payment functions designed to potentially form a foundation for a new licensing framework for payment service providers. This regulatory analysis will explore the background and key drivers motivating the initiatives.