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Refused at the till: why $7 cash wasn't enough for Marg to buy a drink

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An 86-year-old Geelong mum has been refused service twice for using cash, sparking a massive debate over Australia's new 2026 payment mandate and exemptions.
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Refused at the till: why $7 cash wasn't enough for Marg to buy a drink

An 86-year-old Geelong mum has been refused service twice for using cash, sparking a massive debate over Australia's new 2026 payment mandate and exemptions.

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thesenior.com.au broke the news in on Monday, February 16, 2026.
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