150,000 People Sign Petition Against Cashless Society

A petition calling for a guarantee of cash and banking services in Australia has received more than 150,000 signatures, since its launch in late March by Jason Bryce from Cash Welcome. The goal is to reach 200,000 signatures. In an update to “cash lovers” on Nov. 15, Mr. Bryce said Australia needs to follow the UK, Europe, Sweden, and the U.S. to guarantee the future of cash. He noted that the UK requires banks to make sure every citizen has access to a fee-free ATM within three miles of their home, while Europe requires retailers to accept cash payments. “All we are asking for is what other countries are doing for their citizens: 1) A right to local access to our cash and banking services. 2) A right to choose cash to pay for food and essentials,” Mr. Bryce said....