- Target:
- All politicians and all political parties in Australia
- Region:
- Australia
We the Australian Public want to express our strong opposition to the notion of transitioning to a completely cashless society in Australia. I believe it is crucial to maintain the option of using cash alongside digital payment methods, and I kindly request your attention to this matter. Here are the reasons why a cashless society should be avoided:
1. Financial Inclusion: Going cashless excludes those who do not have access to digital payment methods or who prefer to use cash due to personal circumstances or concerns. It is essential to ensure that all members of society have equal access to transactions and financial services without discrimination.
2. Privacy and Security: Cash transactions offer a level of privacy and security that digital payments cannot always guarantee. By relying solely on digital transactions, individuals' financial activities become subject to extensive tracking, raising concerns about data privacy and potential security breaches.
3. Vulnerability to Technological Failures: Relying solely on digital payment systems increases our vulnerability to technological failures, such as power outages, system glitches, or cyber-attacks. Cash provides a reliable backup option during such instances, ensuring uninterrupted transactions.
4. Protection against Economic Crises: Cash acts as a buffer during times of economic uncertainty or crises, allowing individuals to have a tangible means of exchange that is not dependent on the stability of financial institutions or digital infrastructure.
5. We also feel this would have a negative effect on Car boot sales, making it hard to give to the homeless, garage sales, small businesses and ongoing fees for the already struggling public.
Given these concerns, we respectfully request that the Australian government and businesses take these points into consideration when making decisions regarding the potential transition to a cashless society. We urge you to maintain the availability and accessibility of cash as a payment option, ensuring financial inclusion, privacy, security, and resilience within our society. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we hope that you will carefully consider the views expressed in this petition. We believe that preserving the option of cash will contribute to a more inclusive, secure, and balanced society. Yours sincerely, The Australian Public.
We the Australian Public want to express our strong opposition to the notion of transitioning to a completely cashless society in Australia. I believe it is crucial to maintain the option of using cash alongside digital payment methods, and I kindly request your attention to this matter. Here are the reasons why a cashless society should be avoided:
1. Financial Inclusion: Going cashless excludes those who do not have access to digital payment methods or who prefer to use cash due to personal circumstances or concerns. It is essential to ensure that all members of society have equal access to transactions and financial services without discrimination.
2. Privacy and Security: Cash transactions offer a level of privacy and security that digital payments cannot always guarantee. By relying solely on digital transactions, individuals' financial activities become subject to extensive tracking, raising concerns about data privacy and potential security breaches.
3. Vulnerability to Technological Failures: Relying solely on digital payment systems increases our vulnerability to technological failures, such as power outages, system glitches, or cyber-attacks. Cash provides a reliable backup option during such instances, ensuring uninterrupted transactions.
4. Protection against Economic Crises: Cash acts as a buffer during times of economic uncertainty or crises, allowing individuals to have a tangible means of exchange that is not dependent on the stability of financial institutions or digital infrastructure.
5. We also feel this would have a negative effect on Car boot sales, making it hard to give to the homeless, garage sales, small businesses and ongoing fees for the already struggling public.
Given these concerns, we respectfully request that the Australian government and businesses take these points into consideration when making decisions regarding the potential transition to a cashless society. We urge you to maintain the availability and accessibility of cash as a payment option, ensuring financial inclusion, privacy, security, and resilience within our society. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we hope that you will carefully consider the views expressed in this petition. We believe that preserving the option of cash will contribute to a more inclusive, secure, and balanced society. Yours sincerely, The Australian Public.
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The No to an Australian cashless society petition to All politicians and all political parties in Australia was written by James Bennett and is in the category Civil Rights at GoPetition.