ConnectID has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement outlining the next phase of policy settings supporting private sector participation in the Australian Government digital identity system.  “Today’s announcement is another step towards a whole-of-economy trust infrastructure, where Australians can use trusted digital …

AstraSync AI today announced it has adopted ConnectID, Australia's bank-backed digital identity network, as the preferred identity verification provider for Australian developers registering on the Know Your Agent (KYA) platform.  The integration addresses a straightforward but largely unsolved problem in enterprise AI governance: when …

The shift to modern, real-time payments is changing how organisations manage both customer experience and operational processes to realise efficiencies.  GT Insurance is part of this shift, adopting PayTo to move beyond some of the limitations of traditional direct debits.   Offering instalment payment options …

Customers signing up for mobile or internet services at Telstra stores nationwide can now use ConnectID to verify their identity using their bank, giving them a fast way to confirm who they are with built‑in privacy protections.  The …

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) says payday super represents not just a major compliance change, but a significant opportunity to modernise how super payments move through the ecosystem.  From 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay super at the …

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) has confirmed that a zero-surcharge limit will apply to eftpos transactions from 1 October 2026.  The change aligns with the RBA’s broader review of merchant card payment costs and surcharging[1]. and upcoming surcharge ban.  AP+ …

The Account-to-Account Payments Roundtable is a series of roundtables being held between AusPayNet, AP+, the RBA and Commonwealth Treasury. These roundtables will help shape a shared vision for the future of account-to-account payments in …

Payments are one of the most critical parts of running a business, but can often be one of the least revisited.  Once terminals are installed and payments are flowing, it’s easy to assume everything is set up the right …

AP+ hosted its first PSP Forum for 2026 on 30 April, bringing together payment service providers to discuss key industry initiatives, transition readiness and priorities shaping the future of account-to-account payments in Australia.  The …

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) recently participated in Project Acacia as one of 13 lead industry organisations, contributing to a collaborative effort led by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Digital Finance Cooperative …