MY LEGAL FIGHT TO PROTECT CASH IN AUSTRALIA

My name is Oliver and I am a fourth year law student at the University of Wollongong. On campus, like most universities, we have paid-parking. Raises over $3 million from students per year. Around the start of second semester last year, UOW implemented 'cashless parking'.

They require us to use an app called CelloPark which takes our car’s registration details and bulk bills our parking fees. A few times, I have been short on 'digital cash' due to bills, textbooks and other payments - but I have always had cash. Since I discovered this change, I have always left a note on my windscreen offering to pay for my parking in cash and providing my contact details.

I was issued a fine for the first time recently. I have until May 20 to take my claim to court, and I suspect my case will have grounds for appeal.

I do not have the money or legal backing in my case, so I have been reliant on my own research and case preparation. I am doing this out of principle -- that cash is fundamental to the economic and personal freedom of Australians, it is our LEGAL TENDER and should not be refused for essential services, and that banks should not have the excessive control over our lives as they currently do.

If you could provide any support possible over the coming days - please donate! It will help me lodge appeals, seek legal advice and take the time to research my arguments.