June 8 (Reuters) - Moody's on Australian banks:
* Australian banks face increased tail risks from rising house prices
* Says that signs of a re-acceleration in Australian house prices and increasing household leverage are credit negative for Australian banks
* Strong employment conditions and low interest rates continue to support the quality of housing portfolios
* That there is evidence the banks' appetite for investor lending is returning, after a period of tighter underwriting
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