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Albanese Delays ATO Credit-Card Tax Payment Ban to Year-End

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  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delayed the ATO’s credit-card tax payment ban until the financial year ends.
  • He acted after Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief Andrew McKellar texted him on Thursday morning.
  • Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino took the proposal to ministers for a longer transition.
  • Government funding will keep ATO credit-card payments available until the financial year ends.