Senate debates

Thursday, 3 August 2023

Questions without Notice

National Digital Identity

2:43 pm

Photo of Ralph BabetRalph Babet (Victoria, United Australia Party) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister for Finance, Minister Gallagher. Minister, you recently announced your government's plan for a national digital ID by mid-2024 or thereabouts. There is significant concern in the community around this potential rollout. Australians are concerned about their privacy, their data security and the potential for misuse in the future. Minister, it has been said that this digital ID will also be accessed by private corporations and institutions. Can you confirm, if you know, which private corporations or institutions will be granted access to personal identification information?

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