This consultation process has now been completed.
Date
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Consultation Type
Consultation Paper
Key Documents
We invite feedback on a planned mandate for businesses to accept cash when selling essential items. There will be appropriate exemptions for small businesses.
The consultation paper considers:
- the needs of those who rely on cash
- the mandate’s scope and application
- how to promote compliance
- cash distribution and access.
To express interest in meeting with the project team, email CashAcceptanceConsultation@treasury.gov.au.
This follows a recent government announcement.
The government will announce final details in 2025. The proposed start date is 1 January 2026.