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It's incurable and invasive - metastatic breast cancer leaves an indelible impact on many people's lives. Those who are living with the disease in Australia say they feel invisible. But they've now found a way for their voices to be heard.

The federal government is moving to address dodgy pricing tactics like hidden fees and hard-to-cancel subscriptions. Businesses like gyms, airlines, online retailers and ticketing companies are in the spotlight, as the government looks to stamp out potentially harmful practices not already forbidden under Consumer Law.

The Australian government is planning to ban surcharges for debit card transactions. Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the government is still waiting for the final review from the Reserve Bank, but is aiming to implement the ban from the beginning of 2026. It's estimated the ban will help Australians save up to $500 million a year, but there have been mixed reactions from businesses