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9 October 2026

Nat Barr grills Murray Watt over credit card surcharge ban as small businesses warn rising costs have left them at ‘tipping point’

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Source reporting: 7NEWS Australia

Nat Barr grills Murray Watt over credit card surcharge ban as small businesses warn rising costs have left them at ‘tipping point’

The government is facing mounting questions over its ban, with the ATO moving to restrict credit card payments.

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