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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Mostafa Rachwani

Melbourne coffee roaster panned for offering free rapid antigen tests to ‘VIP’ customers

People are seen dining outside St. Ali Cafe in South Melbourne
After it faced an online backlash to an offer of two rapid antigen tests with orders of $159.99, Melbourne coffee roaster St Ali apologised and said it would donate further tests to the Father Bob Maguire Foundation. Photograph: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

Melbourne coffee roaster, St Ali, has been criticised online for offering two free rapid antigen tests with purchase orders over $159.99.

In a text message sent out to “special VIP customers,” St Ali offered two free rapid antigen tests if customers bought $159.99 worth of coffee or merchandise from their online store.

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