Primary outcome
Be digital by design
Additional outcomes
Connect data, digital and cyber security
Timeframe
Ongoing
Initiative webpage
Australia's Digital ID system

Digital ID

Department of Finance

Australian Taxation Office

Services Australia

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

The Digital ID Act passed parliament in May 2024, and commenced on 1 December 2024, providing stronger safeguards for people using digital IDs. The Digital ID Act is supported by legislative instruments, including rules and standards, which also commenced on 1 December 2024.

The legislation established a nationally consistent set of standards and requirements allowing a simpler and safer way for people to verify their identity when accessing services online without physical ID documents. It will reduce the sharing of personal information by individuals and the storage of this data by businesses.

Deliverables
  • Progress additional legislative rules and data standards to enable the private sector to join the Australia's Digital ID System by December 2026
  • Develop a further Commonwealth plan to support adoption of Digital ID economy-wide by the end of 2024
  • Pilot the use of government digital wallets and verifiable credentials in 2024–25
Timeframe
  • Ongoing