Queenstown, Tasmania: April 03, 2019: Orr Street is in the retail centre of Queenstown with hotels, shops and restaurants.
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A last-ditch campaign is being staged in western Tasmania to save the region’s last bank.

In July, Bendigo Bank revealed the closure of its Queenstown branch and ATM, along with nine additional locations nationwide, describing it as a “last resort.”

Starting September 26, with the closure of the Queenstown branch, residents in western Tasmania will face a 150km journey to Burnie if they wish to access a physical bank.

Queenstown, Tasmania: April 03, 2019: Orr Street is in the retail centre of Queenstown with hotels, shops and restaurants.
The town of Queenstown in western Tasmania, where residents are campaigning against the closure of the Bendigo Bank.(Supplied)

A spokesperson for Bendigo Bank told 9news.com.au the decision to close the bank was a “difficult” but essential decision.

“After evaluating changing customer preferences, a decrease in business activity, and rising costs, the bank has made the tough decision to shut the Queenstown branch at 33 Orr St, Queenstown. The Bank apologizes for any inconvenience,” they stated.

“Bendigo Bank is proud of its regional heritage and operates Australia’s second largest regional branch network.

“To maintain our capacity to continue serving our customers and communities, we need to ensure our branches are sufficiently supported and resourced.”

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