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Jim Chalmers delays ATO’s controversial ban on credit card payments following business outcry

Global Published 9 October 2026, 05:45 · archived 9 Oct 2026

Treasurer earmarks funds for year-long transition period for tax office, delaying ban’s 30 November start dateA controversial credit card ban for payments on tax bills will be delayed by six months as extra funding is announced for the Australian Tax Office.Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced on Friday extra funding for the ATO to halt the change until the end of June. Continue reading...

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