Digital Id Bill 2023, Digital Id (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Bill 2023

The majority voted in favour of a motion that clause 60 of the Digital ID Bill 2023 stand as printed. In other words, they voted to keep that clause unchanged. This vote was put after the opposition moved that:

(1) Clause 60, page 64 (lines 3 to 22), to be opposed.

What is clause 60?

60 Phasing-in of participation in the Australian Government Digital ID System

(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the entities that may apply to the Digital ID Regulator for approval to participate in the Australian Government Digital ID System.

Note: The determination may specify entities by class (see subsection 33(3A) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901).

(2) The determination may specify entities in any way, including by reference to:

(a) whether the entities are relying parties or accredited entities; or

(b) kinds of relying parties; or

(c) kinds of accredited entities; or

(d) whether the entity belongs to the public or private sector.

(3) The Minister:

(a) must not revoke the determination; and

(b) may vary the determination only to:

(i) specify additional kinds of entities that may apply; or

(ii) correct an error, defect or irregularity in the determination.