‘Spiral going downhill’: Shop owner details concerns about a cashless society

Owner of Helga’s Pancake House in Cairns, Birgit Machnitzke, has detailed her concerns about Australia’s move towards a cashless society.

Ms Machnitzke described the gradual decline in cash, especially towards her business, like a “spiral going downhill” and has put up a sign urging customers to use cash.

“I thought I’d put up a sign just to increase a little bit of awareness of how important cash is, especially for our region,” Ms Machnitzke told Tom Elliott on 3AW Mornings.

Press PLAY to hear why cash is so important to her shop and the region in north-east Queensland

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