The Albanese government has agreed to amend its proposed digital identity laws to ensure the private sector can join the scheme within two years in a bid to head off opposition to the long-awaited legislation in the Senate.
The amendments, which were circulated ahead of debate on Wednesday, also introduce new reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies that lawfully access biometric information during investigations.
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