Alex Antic (SA, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Earlier this year, Labor rushed their Digital ID legislation through parliament without allowing for a proper, informed debate. In light of this manoeuvre, I am today introducing a bill to repeal these digital ID laws. There are many ways this system could be abused, and there are not enough protections to ensure that it doesn't become mandatory. Furthermore, the protections which do exist are not robust and leave the door open for activities such as online banking to become highly inconvenient without a digital ID. At least, the system should be voluntary for users who would like the convenience of having their data stored in one digital location, and no more. If people don't want it, they shouldn't have to use it.

Mark my words: it won't be long before digital ID will become a condition of employment in this country. As sure as night follows day, the corporate sector will adopt the system on behalf of the government. These laws must be repealed urgently, and I thank Senator Hanson, Senator Roberts, Senator Babet, Senator Canavan and Senator Rennick for co-sponsoring this bill.