A Digital Aussie Dollar trial starts soon - What do you think?

This is an easy two-minute, ten-question survey about the Reserve Bank of Australia's proposed trial of a "Central Bank Digital Currency" - an online version of the Australian dollar.

The RBA says it "would be a new digital form of money issued by the Reserve Bank. It could be designed for retail (or general purpose) use, which would be like a digital version of banknotes."

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* 1. Did you know the Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the trial of a central bank digital currency in Australia?

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* 2. Are you clear about exactly what a central bank digital currency is?

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* 3. Do you know why the RBA is trialling a central bank digital currency in Australia?

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* 4. Do you personally believe Australia needs a central bank digital currency?

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* 5. Do you want to retain physical cash (notes and coins) as a currency in Australia?

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* 6. Are you worried that physical cash (notes and coins) may become more difficult to access and use?

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* 7. In your community (suburb, town) have bank branches and ATMs closed down, making access to physical cash more difficult?

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* 8. In your community (suburb, town) have any retailers refused to accept cash or placed restrictions on cash payments?

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* 9. Would you like a government guarantee that physical cash (notes and coins) will always be legal tender in Australia, even if a digital currency is introduced?

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* 10. Please add your comments, questions and concerns about the RBA's proposed central bank digital currency in the box below.

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