After an elderly woman was left stranded at a petrol station unable to pay with cash, Financial Journalist Jason Bryce joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to investigate the current status of legal tender in Australia.

It’s been revealed that while new mandates are coming in 2026, they exclude critical retailers like pharmacies.

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