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Mandate kicks off a big year for cash policy, as ACCC greenlights ABA collaboration on distribution despite concerns

PayDay News
7 Jan, 2026
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7 Jan, 2026
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The Cash Acceptance Mandate became law on January 1 and the ACCC has now greenlighted the Australian Banking Association (ABA) to collaborate on cash distribution despite stakeholder concerns - kicking off a huge year for cash policy in Australia.
Mandate kicks off a big year for cash policy, as ACCC greenlights ABA collaboration on distribution despite concerns
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The Cash Acceptance Mandate became law on January 1 and the ACCC has now greenlighted the Australian Banking Association (ABA) to collaborate on cash distribution despite stakeholder concerns - kicking off a huge year for cash policy in Australia.

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