Labor ministers ‘all over the shop’
Australian Labor ministers have expressed conflicting views regarding the Australian Taxation Office's decision to stop accepting credit card payments for tax bills. While some ministers support the move for consistency, others have raised concerns about the impact on small business cash flow.
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The public disagreement within the government highlights internal policy friction regarding cost-of-living measures and administrative changes.
— 5:17pm , first published 4:00pm
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Share A A A Business leaders have demanded the government clarify its stance on the Australian Taxation Office’s sudden removal of credit cards as a payment method, after Labor ministers contradicted each other over the move.
The tax office surprised small business owners earlier this month as the Reserve Bank of Australia’s ban on credit card surcharges came into effect. The ATO said it would stop taking credit card payments for tax bills from November 30, arguing it could not absorb the fees.
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