I don’t have live access to current news right now. Based on recent coverage, “Cash Out Day” has been a recurring Australian campaign encouraging people to withdraw cash to protest a cashless shift, with organizers and media outlets noting participation could reach up to around 2 million people on protest days. If you’d like, I can pull in the latest reporting and summarize the key developments with citations.
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Physical currency was supposed to be on the way out but a new survey tells a different story.
7news.com.auAustralia's 'Cash Out Day' protest highlighted concerns about a cashless society, impacting vulnerable populations. Millions withdrew cash, demonstrating the importance of cash accessibility and financial inclusion despite government efforts to address the issue.
stories.jobaaj.comA group of advocates for coins and notes is calling on Australians to ensure cash remains viable by making Tuesday a mass cash withdrawal day.
www.sbs.com.auTwo million Australians are expected to withdraw cash on Tuesday 22nd April in a resounding vote NO to the prospect of a cashless future. Last year, Cash-Out Day was a major success with ATM companies and banks seeing significantly increased cash withdrawals. Since then, two major banks (CBA and Westpac) have made commitments to cash
newshub.medianet.com.auMillions of Aussies are expected to flock to ATMs all over the country to withdraw cash today, as part of a major campaign to keep the option viable.
ground.newsWednesday 2nd April 2025, is Cash Out Day, the day when all of us make a withdrawal at an ATM, bank branch or EFTPOS retailer, to show the banks and politicians
www.onlymelbourne.com.auTwo million Australians are expected to withdraw cash on Tuesday 22nd April in a resounding vote NO to the prospect of a cashless future. Last year, Cash-Out Day was a major success with ATM companies and banks seeing significantly increased cash withdrawals. Since then, two major banks (CBA and Westpac) have made commitments to cash
newshub.medianet.com.auTwo million Australians will have the machines running hot.
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