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Millions allocated in federal budget to abolish cashless debit card, but support for participants unknown

Opponents of the cashless debit card are calling on the government to outline what services will be made available to support the thousands of people transitioning off the CDC.  

The federal government said more than 17,000 people would transition off the card after legislation to abolish the welfare program passed both houses of Parliament in September.

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