Australia could finalize digital ID legislation by mid-2024, but long road still ahead

After years of delays and reorganizations, Australia’s national digital identity system may be on the horizon.

The country’s Finance Minister Katy Gallagher said on Tuesday that the legislation for the federally-backed digital ID could be in place by mid-2024. Once the legislation is in place, the technology is largely ready to get the system running, Gallager told The Australian Financial Review (AFR).

“If all things line up, and we’re able to move pretty swiftly, we could have legislation in place …

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