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‘Garbage’: Cash Mandate Loopholes Slammed
The mandate requires large fuel and grocery retailers to accept cash payments up to $500, exempting small businesses with turnovers below $10 million, starting January 2026.
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Government cash mandate plans leave breathing space for SMEs
The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards ensuring cash remains a viable payment method for everyday essentials with the release of key draft regulations that would mandate acceptance of cash for fuel and grocery purchases. The draft regulations, drawn up after public consultation earlier this year, prescribe that the cash acceptance mandate for fuel and groceries shall be limited to in‑person transactions of under $500. Small …
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