‘We Must Resist Now Before It’s Too Late’: Senator Issues Warning on Digital ID

Published on December 20, 2023

Liberal Senator for South Australia Alex Antic has sounded a warning on Labor’s digital identity legislation, calling on Australian citizens to resist before it is “too late.” The Senator noted Labor unveiled details of the digital ID law in the Senate last month, describing it as a “very concerning piece of legislation.” This comes after Labor Minister for Finance and the Australian Public Service Katy Gallagher claimed that digital ID was “not compulsory” but a voluntary way to access online services safely. Minister Gallagher introduced the legislation for a national digital ID for Australians on Nov. 30, before it was sent immediately to a committee for inquiry to report back in February....