Albanese reverses tax office credit card ban, undermining treasurer Chalmers
Treasurer Jim Chalmers faced political fallout after the tax office banned business credit card tax payments, prompting a rapid government backdown. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claimed credit for the reversal at a business dinner Tuesday, inadvertently undermining his treasurer. The pair, from opposing factions, maintain a working relationship despite recent tensions as Labor struggles with weak polling numbers.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 04:30 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 04:41 UTC
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