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Albanese Facebook post hailing surcharge ban stokes backlash
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A Facebook post by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sparked a backlash after declaring a surcharge ban a win for consumers.
What happened
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made a Facebook post about the upcoming surcharge ban on card payments, which will prevent merchants from passing the costs of accepting card payments onto consumers. The post sparked a fierce backlash from social media users. The surcharge ban is set to come into effect on October 1.
Why it matters
The issue of surcharge bans is significant for consumers and businesses, as it affects the cost of transactions.
Key facts
- Merchants will no longer be allowed to pass the costs of accepting a card payment onto consumers.
- The surcharge ban is set to come into effect on a specific date.
- A Facebook post about the ban sparked a backlash from social media users.
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