Australia Goes Cashless: Speedy Service But Access Issues Emerge
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One Australian business went completely cashless in 2018 and says it sped up operations. Cash payments declined from 69% in 2007 to 16% in 2023.
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A grandmother couldn't buy hot chips at a cashless MCG stand. A Good Samaritan paid with card when chips were taken from her grandkids.
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Cashless speeds up service at popular Lune Croissanterie according to its co-owner. The pasty shop has since expanded nationally.
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An expert says legislation should ensure merchants accept cash to accommodate minorities who rely on it.
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MCG has been cashless since 2020 with warnings at ticket purchase. Macquarie digital bank aims to go completely cashless by 2024.