Cashless Future Leaves Millions Behind

Cashless Future Leaves Millions Behind

Update: 2025-12-25
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Australias Cashless Surge: A Growing Divide - Australia is rapidly moving towards a cashless society, with mobile wallet payments skyrocketing and bank branches and ATMs dwindling. However, this shift is leaving behind vulnerable populations, including older Australians, those in remote areas, First Nations communities, and individuals with disabilities. The government is stepping in with a mandate for essential services to accept cash, but the challenge remains: how to keep cash accessible for those who need it most without hindering the digital revolution.

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Cashless Future Leaves Millions Behind

Cashless Future Leaves Millions Behind