Huge move to drain cash from every ATM in Australia

Two million Australians are expected to withdraw money from an ATM today in a bid to prevent the country from becoming a cashless society, organisers claim. 

The initiative, known as 'Cash Out Day', is led by Jason Bryce from advocacy group Cash Welcome and demands hard cash remain a viable payment option.

The first Cash Out Day was held last year, which Mr Bryce claimed sent a strong message to banks, leading many to commit to keeping branches open.

The protest was also followed by a government commitment to a cash mandate, set to take effect in Janu...
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