Albanese claims credit for reversing ATO payment ban after pressure
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claimed credit for reversing the Australian Taxation Office's credit card payment ban for businesses, overshadowing Treasurer Jim Chalmers' role in the reversal. Albanese told business leaders he resolved the issue after Chalmers' text, though he later acknowledged discussing it with the treasurer beforehand.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 04:30 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 04:41 UTC
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