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Ministers urge ATO to reverse credit card ban amid growing backlash from small businesses

First reported 7 Oct, 19:22 UTCUpdated 3d ago4 sources

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Business owners who use credit card payments as cashflow tool need ‘clear, consistent approach’, chamber of commerce says Labor is putting pressure on the tax office to reverse its decision not to accept credit card payments amid a growing backlash, insisting the ATO help small business operators manage critical…

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From the Left
Labor views split over ATO decision to stop accepting credit card payments

Andrew Charlton says the government supports the tax office's decision to stop accepting credit card payments despite the housing minister saying Labor has "real concerns". Follow live.

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From the Right
Labor has 'real concerns' over ATO ban on credit cards

Two senior Labor MPs have offered conflicting accounts of the government's controversial changes to credit card surcharges and ATO payment rules.

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  1. The Sydney Morning HeraldLean LeftAUHigh factuality
    ATO stands firm on credit card surcharges (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)

    The Australian Tax Office is standing firm on its decision to ban credit cards for tax payments.

  2. ABC News (Australia)Lean LeftAUVery high factuality
    Labor views split over ATO decision to stop accepting credit card payments (opens ABC News (Australia) in a new tab)

    Andrew Charlton says the government supports the tax office's decision to stop accepting credit card payments despite the housing minister saying Labor has "real concerns". Follow live.

  3. Daily MailRightGBMixed factuality
    Labor has 'real concerns' over ATO ban on credit cards (opens Daily Mail in a new tab)

    Two senior Labor MPs have offered conflicting accounts of the government's controversial changes to credit card surcharges and ATO payment rules.

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