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Cashless debit card extended for two years

controversial welfare card

The controversial welfare card. Source: SBS

The Federal Government's controversial cashless welfare scheme will be extended for two years after a bid to make the program permanent failed.


Amid emotional debate that went into the early hours of this morning, the Government did manage to make a last minute change to the legislation.


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