Big Four Bank Backs a National Digital ID ‘For All Australians’

The National Australia Bank (NAB) is supporting a push for a digital identity, claiming it will provide “more convenience” for Australians. The news comes amid a push from the Australian Government to legislate a national ID in Australia later this year, or early next year. The bank believes Australia needs an “interoperable digital identity ecosystem” where Australians could choose a provider they trust, such as ConnectID, myGov or a state government app. NAB said industry and community-led digital ID solutions will “complement and extend” the reach of government digital ID services. It added that the “success of the Australian system needs banks,” noting that not all parts of the community want to use a government digital ID....