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

Published on May 6, 2024

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. The protests come after the Australian Senate passed the Digital ID Bill in late March, with support from senators from the centre-left Labor Party, the Australian Greens, Jacqui Lambie, and independents. The bill establishes a legislative framework for Australians to start using the new program that can help with identity verification with both government and businesses. It will work in conjunction with the MyGov platform that already links to government services like Centrelink, Medicare, and the Australian Tax Office....

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