ROY SPAGNOLO & ASSOCIATES Chartered Accountants MANDATING CASH ACCEPTANCE From 1 January 2026, most fuel and grocery retailers must accept cash for in-person purchases of $500 or less between 7am and 9pm. Small businesses with annual turnover under $10 million are generally exempt, except where they share a trademark with a large retailer. The Government notes consumers can already pay bills such as utilities and council rates in cash via Australia Post's Post Billpay. The cash acceptance mandate will be reviewed after three years to ensure it operates as intended. A CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AUSTRALIA + NEW ZEALAND DIA TIP 7089 494/11 193 Yambil Street, Griffith NSW 2680 Ph: 6964 4400 | www.royspagnolo.com.au Like Us On facebook f 235743 ROY SPAGNOLO & ASSOCIATES Chartered Accountants MANDATING CASH ACCEPTANCE From 1 January 2026 , most fuel and grocery retailers must accept cash for in - person purchases of $ 500 or less between 7am and 9pm . Small businesses with annual turnover under $ 10 million are generally exempt , except where they share a trademark with a large retailer . The Government notes consumers can already pay bills such as utilities and council rates in cash via Australia Post's Post Billpay . The cash acceptance mandate will be reviewed after three years to ensure it operates as intended . A CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AUSTRALIA + NEW ZEALAND DIA TIP 7089 494/11 193 Yambil Street , Griffith NSW 2680 Ph : 6964 4400 | www.royspagnolo.com.au Like Us On facebook f 235743