Labor’s division over the ATO’s ban on credit card payments has deepened after Murray Watt said he stood by the decision despite growing concern from within government about the impact on small businesses.

Watt put on spot over credit card ban as Labor breaks ranks

Labor’s division over the ATO’s ban on credit card payments has deepened after Murray Watt said he stood by the decision despite growing concern from within government about the impact on small businesses. 

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