Scrap the ATO credit card ban urge Liberals | Midday News Bulletin 12 October 2026
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Calls for the government to reverse a ban on using credit cards to make tax payments; an emotional plea from Jackie Lambie for government transparency; and in formula one, Max Verstappen wins the Singapore Grand Prix on his 10th attempt.
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