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Australia’s Digital ID Comes Into Force

The Digital ID Act commenced in December.
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Australia’s Digital ID Comes Into Force
An image of the phone app and front page to Australia's MyGov ID (digital ID) portal and website, taken in Perth, Western Australia on Jan. 22, 2024. Wade Zhong/The Epoch Times
Monica O’Shea
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The Digital ID Act 2024 has now officially come into force in Australia on Dec. 1 after “many years of hard work.”

As of Dec. 1, state and territory government services can now apply to join the Australian Government Digital ID System, while the private sector will join from December 2026.

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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