Plan to ensure all payments for State services can be made with cash

As well as payments to State agencies and government departments, the strategy stipulates that future government contracts with third parties, which seek payment from the public, must also include cash options. iStock

All government services will be payable in cash under a plan to go to Cabinet on Tuesday.

Finance Minister Jack Chambers will bring the National Payment Strategy to Cabinet for approval, which will make it a requirement for all government departments and bodies to accept cash or facilitate cash payments.