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20 Sep 2024

Surcharges: what are the rules and how can we minimise them?

Business, Consumer Affairs, Shopping

With the closure of bank branches and ATM fees, it’s a lot easier to pay for our purchases using either a Debit or Credit card.  It’s also a lot easier to be charged a surcharge when we go to the register to pay.

What are the rules behind these fees and why have they crept in all of a sudden?

Guest: Steve Worthington is Adjunct Professor at Swinburne University of Technology.

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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26 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why We’re Pushing Back Against Perfect Faces

Fashion & Beauty, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

After years of smooth, interchangeable faces on screens, something is shifting. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks why expressive, readable faces ...

26 Jan 2026

Dr Dee Tomic: Work Participation, Inequality and Feeling Safe at Work

Careers, Psychology, Society & Culture

Work participation isn’t just about skills or effort; it’s shaped by whether workplaces feel safe, welcoming and secure. Dr Dee ...

26 Jan 2026

Nicole Rich: What Renters and Donors Need to Know After a Disaster

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Law, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

After bushfires and other disasters, everyday rules around renting, repairs and donations can quickly become unclear. Nicole Rich outlines renter ...