ACT回绝新西兰的卡片附加税禁令, 敦促有针对性地制定规则, 避免更高的价格和服务削减, ACT pushes back on New Zealand’s card surcharge ban, urging targeted rules to avoid higher prices and service cuts.

澳大利亚首都直辖区提议对新西兰提出的禁止商家附加费的建议进行有针对性的修正,允许企业在有现金或EFTPOS等免费替代方案时收取卡片付款费。 ACT proposes a targeted amendment to New Zealand’s proposed ban on merchant surcharges, allowing businesses to charge fees for card payments when free alternatives like cash or EFTPOS are available. 该党辩称,全面禁止可能会迫使零售商全面提高价格或削减服务,对企业和消费者都造成损害。 The party argues a blanket ban could force retailers to raise prices across the board or cut services, harming both businesses and consumers. 虽然政府的目标是在2026年5月前确保结账价格与公布的结账价格相匹配, 但ACT和零售商警告该政策可能适得其反, 增加成本并扼杀创新。 While the government aims to ensure checkout prices match advertised ones by May 2026, ACT and retailers warn the policy may backfire, increase costs, and stifle innovation. 商业委员会可以进行全面协商,在作出最后决定之前,法案仍在审查中。 The Commerce Commission may conduct a full consultation, and the bill remains under review ahead of a final decision.