Most Australians assume shops must legally accept cash, but a new bill wants to guarantee notes and coins remain welcome at major retail chains.

Shadow Assistant Treasurer Kevin Hogan joined 4BC Drive to explain why protecting cash stops sneaky card surcharges and saves shoppers during digital blackouts.

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