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16 Dec 2004

ID Cards: Why Are We Here (Again)?

In the 1980s, the then Australian Labor Government proposed the “Australia Card” ID scheme so as to “address the problems of organized crime, tax evasion, welfare fraud and immigration.”

Initially, there was widespread support from the media, politicians and Australians. However, when the details, likely costs and implications became clearer, increasing problems emerged. Politicians and the media raised questions, public support fell away and the scheme was dropped.

Twenty years later, the UK Labour Government wants to introduce a similar scheme, for very similar “reasons.”

• Posted by Richard S on 16/12/04 at 5:33pm
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