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ConnectID welcomes next steps supporting private sector participation in digital identity 

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 …
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June 30, 2026
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AstraSync AI adopts ConnectID to verify the humans behind AI agents 

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 …
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June 24, 2026
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ConnectID launches nationally into Telstra retail network 

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 …
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June 10, 2026
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ConnectID powers privacy-preserving age assurance for Snapchat users 

Users of Snapchat are now able to verify that they are over 16 without uploading a passport or driver’s licence, or needing to share biometric information like a selfie, thanks to a privacy-preserving solution …
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November 24, 2025

​AP+ welcomes findings of Age Assurance Technology Trial

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) has today welcomed the release of the Australian government’s Age Assurance Technology Trial report, which confirms that age assurance can be delivered in Australia in a way that is private, …
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September 2, 2025

​Scams Awareness Week: How AP+ is building scam protection into everyday payments

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) is continuing to step up its efforts to make payments safer, faster, and more secure, by building scam prevention into the infrastructure that underpins everyday payments. Bringing together eftpos, BPAY, …
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August 25, 2025
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Telstra streamlines customer identity checks with adoption of ConnectID

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) and Telstra have partnered to offer identity verification via ConnectID® to customers activating selected Telstra mobile services. ConnectID lets customers verify their identity online without having to share personal documents. …
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January 31, 2025
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Identity in Crisis: Addressing the Gaps for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

This paper examines the systemic barriers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples face in proving their identity and advocates for culturally appropriate, transformative digital solutions, to address these challenges. The paper draws primarily on …
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December 10, 2024
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How Australians can soon take back control of their identity  

Renting your first apartment is a rite of passage for young Australians – one that traditionally leads to independence, security and belonging. It can also now lead to identity fraud, according to John Shepherd …
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August 8, 2024
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Digital ID laws and budget key to a more secure digital economy

Australian Payments Plus (AP+), at the forefront of Australia’s payments industry and a trusted national solution provider of digital identity through ConnectID, today welcomed the passage of the Digital ID Bills in the Parliament. …
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May 17, 2024
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