Australia

Fees and regulations in Australia

3 regulations that apply in Australia. Browse by category below.

Container Deposits

Australian Container Deposit Schemes

Reference for Australia's container deposit schemes (CDS) operating in all states and territories with a uniform 10-cent refund per eligible beverage container.

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Recycling Fees

Australia National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme

Reference for Australia's National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS), an industry-funded product stewardship program that provides free e-waste collection for households and small businesses. No consumer-facing fees at point of sale.

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Regulatory Surcharges

Australian Payment Method Surcharges

Australia allows payment method surcharges but caps them at the merchant's actual cost of accepting that payment type. The ban on excessive surcharges applies to Visa, Mastercard, and EFTPOS; American Express, PayPal, and BPAY are not regulated. The ACCC enforces compliance.

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