The ACCC has granted exemptions to:
- Petro National Pty Ltd (Petro National) in relation to 4 motor fuel retail sites in NSW, and
- Ampol Australia Petroleum Pty Ltd (Ampol) in relation to 50 motor fuel retail sites in NSW, QLD, WA, SA, TAS and VIC
from the requirement to accept cash for certain in-person payments under the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes-Cash Acceptance) Regulations 2025 (the Cash Acceptance Industry Codes).
The exemptions were made by notifiable instrument and are registered on the Federal Register of Legislation.
Petro National's exemption commenced on 13 June 2026 and is for 10 years.
Ampol's exemption commenced on 24 June 2026 and is for 5 years.
Both exemptions include a condition that each motor fuel retailer must notify the ACCC if there is a material change in circumstances relevant to the exemption. They must also provide the ACCC with information relevant to the exemption, if requested by the ACCC.
View Petro National's notifiable instrument and Ampol's notifiable instrument on the Federal Register of Legislation.
Background
The Cash Acceptance Industry Codes commenced on 1 January 2026 and include 2 mandatory industry codes. The codes require certain supermarket and motor fuel retail sites to allow customers a reasonable opportunity to pay in cash between the hours of 7 am and 9 pm for in person payments of $500 or less. Some exceptions apply. The codes do not apply to any other industries.
A retailer is not required to comply with the codes at retail sites that are subject to an exemption. See more information about exceptions to the Cash Acceptance Industry Codes.
