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Australia to Spend $145 Million on ‘Voluntary’ Digital ID

Digital ID legislation has been introduced into the Australian Senate.
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Australia to Spend $145 Million on ‘Voluntary’ Digital ID
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Monica O’Shea
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The Australian federal government has announced $145.5 million (US$97 million) of taxpayer funds to support the digital ID system.

The government claimed digital ID is a “secure, convenient, voluntary, and inclusive” way for Australians to verify their ID online.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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