It’s great that the common cold virus has been successfully used by doctors to quickly and easily cure bladder cancer (Forbes 4 July, 2019).
But it is not good news for the economy that the Australian government has banned all purchases above $10,000 using cash; and their wording allows them to eventually lower that limit to any amount at all (Currency Restrictions on the Use of Cash Bill 2019).
Keeping the community together and the community voice loud and clear is what The Echo is about. More than ever we need your help to keep this voice alive and thriving in the community.
Like all businesses we are struggling to keep food on the table of all our local and hard working journalists, artists, sales, delivery and drudges who keep the news coming out to you both in the newspaper and online. If you can spare a few dollars a week – or maybe more – we would appreciate all the support you are able to give to keep the voice of independent, local journalism alive.
Apart form casual sellers like garage sales there is no need legitimate for any one to use cash. Cash-only should be illegal for all businesses with more than a very small turnover, and cash should be illegal for all purchases above $1,000 and from businesses above $100. It is time we stamp out those who engage in unlawful activity and the welfare and tax cheats who undermine our ability to provide essential public services.