Norway to legislate the right for consumers to use cash in a bid to ‘protect’ economy

Sky News host James Macpherson says the Norwegian government is looking to “protect” their economy in a decision to legislate the right for consumers in the country to pay with cash. “Something we often talk about on The Late Debate and that is the dangers of a cashless society,” he said. “Though it does not seem many Australian politicians are concerned. “Others, however, are starting to take note, the Norwegian government is passing legislation to guarantee the rights of consumers to use cash when buying goods and services. “What is interesting about that, Norway has one of the highest uptakes of digital use, a recent survey found only three per cent of Norwegians had used cash in their last purchase at a physical store.”