Katy Gallagher

The digital ID system will make cybersecurity ’simpler, safer, and more secure,' says Finance Minister Katy Gallagher.

Parliament promises to be busy in the first week of May, with digital ID and net zero legislation among the bills to be considered, along with the budget.

The Australian leader’s involvement in the national rallies attracted headlines for the wrong reasons after he was handed the mic to speak.

The Australian Senate is set to debate the digital ID legislation on Wednesday.

A laudable objective is now being converted into a political imperative by the Albanese government.

The trip comes after the Labor government last week announced new measures to tie government procurement to gender targets.

‘Today, I’m pleased to say that the government will use its purchasing power to better support gender equality outcomes,’ said Minister Katy Gallagher.

The Labor government said transparency and accountability were critical for driving changes in addressing ‘gender inequality’ in Australia.

The research group said in India and China, similar systems eventually expanded placing civil liberties at risk.

The legislation was introduced into the Parliament in late November, before being referred to a committee that is due to report back in late February.

Ordinary letters will be delivered every second day under reforms announced by the government.

Digital ID legislation has been introduced into the Australian Senate.

A motion to be introduced by Australian federal Minister Katy Gallagher is listed under Senate business on Nov. 30

Questions remain over whether the government will implement disciplinary action against those responsible for Robodebt.

National Australia Bank believes industry and community-led digital ID will complement and extend the reach of government digital ID.