Were used to thinking of money as notes and coins, the kind most of us hold in our wallets. But most money in Australia its 96.3% is digital, held by financial institutions and moved around via bank transfers, debit cards and credit cards. Late last year, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg promised to consult about […]
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