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Senator Warns Digital ID Could Link With ‘Misinformation’ Bill, Digital Currency

Thousands have gathered at rallies across major capital cities to protest Australia’s impending national digital ID.
Senator Warns Digital ID Could Link With ‘Misinformation’ Bill, Digital Currency
In this photo illustration a man holds a phone displaying a valid Australian digital COVID-19 vaccine certificate in Sydney, Australia, on Oct. 14, 2021. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Fears of a social credit system in Australia have been relayed by political figures during multiple rallies against the digital ID on the weekend.

Events in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane on May 5 were attended by thousands who opposed the impending national digital ID legislation.

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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