Zaneta Mascarenhas MP
Federation Chamber, Parliament House, Canberra
Statements by Members
My community knows that I've called out sneaky surcharges on debit cards. Why should two identical items, both paid with your own money, cost different amounts? Over time, it really adds up. This is some of the feedback I've received:
Thank you, Zaneta, I absolutely want the charges to stop.
Yes, Zaneta, fight this.
Thanks to those Swan locals who reached out. Labor is taking action to ban them and ensure that everyone gets a fair go. On supermarkets, I called out the dodgy discounts. What did the people of Swan say?
Keep up the good work.
It's great news to hear that they're being held to account.
We are getting this feedback because we're responding to what people need right now. What people want is a comprehensive plan to cut the costs for everyday Australians. So today I'm also celebrating Labor's plan to make sure that everyday Aussies can use cash when they want to. The truth is that, when people go out and don't have their card or phone on them, they should be able to pay in cash. Labor will work on plans and consult with small businesses to ensure that they aren't unfairly impacted. Cash is a lifeline, especially when it comes to fuel and food. For others, it will make sure that it's the difference between whether there's dinner on the table or not.
We're making sure that cash is here to stay.
