[LINK] Smartcard mooted for federal welfare payments

[Pilcher, Fred]

Bernard quoted: 

> Smartcard mooted for federal welfare payments Karen Dearne 
> April 21, 2009 The Australian 

...

> A serious difficulty is that the card uses the Eftpos 
> network, which means customers are unable to obtain a current 
> balance or check whether money has been paid into the account.

"Customers"?

I'm confused.

Fred 
  
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