The use and availability of cash, and other banking services – especially in Regional Australia is a critical issue, and one which needs to be on the table in the current political campaigning. We know that banks have been withdrawing their services and closing branches, and that this can spell terminal decline for the surrounding area.
So the question is, how to address the decline and give local economies a boost? I am joined by Alexis Garnaut-Miller the Citizens Party Candidate for Cunningham (NSW) and Robbie Barwick Citizens Party Candidate for Victoria.
We discussed the cash ban, the need for a National Bank, and how this can be established via the Post Office Network. And we highlighted the questions to ask the candidates to test out if they understand the importance of the issue and whether they have an established policy.
We also mentioned The Regional, Dale Websters excellent work in tracking the disgusting removal of bank branches. Visit her site too! https://www.theregional.com.au/
Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/
