Most Australians assume shops must legally accept cash, but a new bill wants to guarantee notes and coins remain welcome at major retail chains. 

Shadow Assistant Treasurer Kevin Hogan joined 4BC Drive to explain why protecting cash stops sneaky card surcharges and saves shoppers during digital blackouts.

Most Australians assume shops must legally accept cash, but a new bill wants to guarantee notes and coins remain welcome at major retail chains. 
Shadow Assistant Treasurer Kevin Hogan joined 4BC Drive to explain why protecting cash stops sneaky card surcharges and saves shoppers during digital blackouts.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

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Why the Coalition wants laws forcing stores to accept your cash

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From waking up to an amputated leg to shrinking five shoe sizes, Big John treats every major health scare as just another speed bump. 

Listen to his hilarious, tear-jerking interview as he joins the fight to raise $150,000 for the hospital that saved him.

From waking up to an amputated leg to shrinking five shoe sizes, Big John treats every major health scare as just another speed bump. 
Listen to his hilarious, tear-jerking interview as he joins the fight to raise $150,000 for the hospital that saved him.

Sepsis, amputation, and 427 admissions: Why "Big John" refuses to lose hope

With over 70 roads closed after relentless torrential rain, Moreton Bay motorists are facing a surge of dangerous potholes across local arterial corridors. 

Mayor Peter Flannery outlined the council's rapid cleanup operations and revealed how an innovative bio-blend of recycled bottles is being used to rebuild the worst-hit streets.

With over 70 roads closed after relentless torrential rain, Moreton Bay motorists are facing a surge of dangerous potholes across local arterial corridors. 
Mayor Peter Flannery outlined the council's rapid cleanup operations and revealed how an innovative bio-blend of recycled bottles is being used to rebuild the worst-hit streets.

Why the Coalition wants laws forcing stores to accept your cash

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