Tag: GovPass

National digital ID to go public

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Turnbull government has edged closer to its desire for a national opt-in digital identity regime as it closes off the discussion period for its trusted framework rules that...

DTA identity chief Dixon resigns

Posted on   |  by Beverley Head
Rachel Dixon, the head of the Federal Government’s digital identity project has resigned, leaving the Digital Transformation Agency seeking a replacement just as the initiative enters a crucial stage....

Angus Taylor on new DTA funding

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Digital Transformation Agency’s $70 million in additional funding includes a substantially expanded cyber security remit and the creation of centralised platform services to complement its governance and standards-setting...

Identity remains the digital key

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Government’s GovPass digital identity system will be firmly opt-in – citizens who don’t wish to use the streamlined platform and its biometric component won’t have to. According to...