‘It Will Be a Bit Contested’: Australia to Introduce National Digital ID by Mid-2024

‘It Will Be a Bit Contested’: Australia to Introduce National Digital ID by Mid-2024
Australian Finance Minister Katy Gallagher speaks during a budget lockup press conference in Canberra, Australia, on Oct. 25, 2022. Martin Ollman/Getty Images
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Australians could soon have their personal details stored in a centralised, economy-wide system that would bundle together their driver’s licence, Medicare card, passport and other credentials.

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Nina Nguyen is a reporter based in Sydney. She covers Australian news with a focus on social, cultural, and identity issues. She is fluent in Vietnamese. Contact her at [email protected].
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