CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 9 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript:
Jim Chalmers:
There are 2 sets of announcements that we are making today, the first one is about card surcharges. We've stepped in to ensure that the tax office can take credit card payments until the end of June next year. This will give them the time to consult more with small business and to get it right. This recognises the really important contribution that small businesses make to our local communities and to our economy more broadly. So, we've stepped in here to provide the necessary funding to ensure that the ATO can continue to take credit card payments until the end of the financial year.
We take very seriously the feedback that the ATO and the...