DIGITAL ID – Australia introduces a fully-fledged digital government ID card – as expected (by those who knew it from the start). The last short intermediate step for the interaction of the “under-the-skin ID”
The Implementation of a Digital ID in Australia Looks Inevitable
“We are creating a framework where by the government & this system becomes central to everything we you do. This gives government the opportunity to turn you on or off whether you’ve been naughty or nice.” Says Senator Antic with Daisy Cousens.
Digital ID & CBDC’S Are Coming
As we’ve all been distracted this week by a Bridge collapsing & yet another Hollywood scandal, a few things have happened:
🇦🇺Australia passed their Digital ID Bill
🇬🇧The UK Have awarded the Digital ID contract to Fujitsu, despite the recent Post Office scandal revelations
⚠️Most significantly SWIFT announce launch of CBDC platform for roll out between 12-24 months
🚨🌎 Digital ID & CBDC
They are coming…..
As we’ve all been distracted this week by a Bridge collapsing & yet another Hollywood scandal a few things have happened:-
– Australia passed their Digital ID Bill
– The UK Have awarded the Digital ID Contract to Fujitsu, despite the… pic.twitter.com/3wFuKxXb5R— Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) March 28, 2024
The contentious government-backed digital identity scheme has swiftly passed the Senate, sparking outrage.
Australia’s contentious ‘Digital ID Bill 2023′ has been pushed through the Senate without debate, drawing criticism for its rushed implementation.
The bill establishes a framework for a comprehensive digital identity system, consolidating personal information such as driver’s licenses, Medicare cards, passports, and Centrelink details.
Despite assurances of voluntariness and promises to simplify citizens’ lives, the Labor government has faced backlash for the lack of scrutiny given to the bill.
With just one month allowed for public submissions, the bill’s passage without debate has sparked condemnation.
BREAKING NEWS: Anthony Albanese’s Labor Government has just rammed Digital ID legislation through the parliament. No debate was allowed, and no questions were allowed to be asked of ministers.
Labor, Greens, Pocock, Lambie, Tyrrell and Van all voted to pass this legislation.… pic.twitter.com/I9vrWRqAbs
— Pauline Hanson 🇦🇺 (@PaulineHansonOz) March 27, 2024
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson criticised the Labor government’s handling of the bill, decrying the lack of debate and transparency.
Tonight, the Labor Government rammed through their Digital ID Bill without debate.
An absolutely extraordinary thing to do given the ramifications of this Bill for all Australians.
The Bill will now pass to the House of Representatives for “debate”. pic.twitter.com/ibJh4mHFKB
— Senator Alex Antic (@SenatorAntic) March 27, 2024
Similarly, Liberal Senator Alex Antic labeled the swift passage of the bill as “extraordinary,” highlighting the far-reaching consequences for Australians.
Senators Matt Canavan and Gerard Rennick highlighted concerns in their report submission, highlighting the broad powers granted to government agencies under the bill.
Critics argue that the vague language regarding mandatory requirements could lead to potential misuse of personal data and the creation of a social credit system.
The controversial bill has stirred fears of a dystopian future, with critics warning of the potential erosion of privacy and civil liberties in Australia.