The Government wants to crack down on “unfair and excessive card surcharges” in Australia. It's announced plans to ban debit card surcharges from 2026. The RBA estimates Australian businesses pay close to $2 billion a year to card networks, but the Opposition argues the Government's plan “won’t make a difference” for Australians facing a cost of living crisis. On today’s podcast, we’ll explain how these charges currently work, why they're a problem, and what lawmakers want to do about it.

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