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ABC News
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political reporter Tom Lowrey

Cashless debit card to be abolished, but a new income-management system will take its place for some

Thousands of Australians will begin moving off the controversial cashless debit card from next week, after amended legislation to abolish the card passed the Senate late last night.

From October 4, most people on the cashless debit card will be allowed to leave the program if they wish.

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