Fed up Aussies flocked to banks and ATMs on Tuesday in a major protest against the country’s move towards a cashless society.
Hoards of people were seen lining up to withdraw cash on April 2 – a day dubbed online as “Draw Out Some Cash Day”.
Social media posts show “massive queues” of people, both young and old, lining up at various banks around the country, with one woman sharing she waited for up to an hour to get her hands on bank notes. “But unless the government gets involved to accelerate the process I think we’ll be actually cashless by 2030.”.
Many praised the protest online and suggested a ‘cash day’ should be held weekly. Picture: X@clowndownunderOne notable example saw independent Queensland MP Bob Katter knocked back by the Parliament House staff dining room in February this year after trying to pay for his meal with a $50 note.
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