Debate resumed, on motion by Ms Collins:

That the House:

(1)

strongly objects to recent announcements by corporations, such as Telstra, that they will charge an administrative fee for payment of accounts by cash in person;

(2)

notes this fee for payment of accounts impacts adversely on those people that can least afford it; and

(3)

calls on the:

(a)

Australian Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate the impact on consumers of these type of charges; and

(b)

Treasurer to review whether it is necessary to amend the Currency Act 1965 or the Reserve Bank Act 1959 to ensure that all Australians are able to make payments in legal tender in person if they choose.

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