Australian Senate Passes Digital ID Bill for Wider Identity System

Australia's Senate passed the Digital ID Bill on 27 March 2024, advancing a framework for extending digital identity beyond federal government services. The legislation set rules for accreditation and privacy safeguards, with accredited private businesses able to apply to join within two years of commencement. Participation was intended to be voluntary. The Senate vote advanced a common identity framework that could also be used by banks and other businesses.