Digital identity
One of the biggest barriers to making government services digital is the ability for a user to prove who they are. Even services that can be partially undertaken digitally often need to be completed in person at a government shopfront.
A digital identity will give Australian people and businesses a single, secure way to use government services online.
Creating a digital identity is like doing a 100-point identification check. It removes the need to visit a government office with your identity documents. Creating and using a digital identity is a personal choice and is completely voluntary.
Other content in this section
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Digital identity ecosystem
Learn more about the digital identity ecosystem from policy and processes to technology, systems and standards.
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Benefits of joining the digital identity ecosystem
Read about the benefits for service providers who join the digital identity program.
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Easier access to online government services
You can already use secure online services from banks, shops and airlines. Find out what a single digital identity could look like for government services.
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The Trusted Digital Identity Framework
The rules and standards for all providers and services within Australia's digital identity program.
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Gatekeeper Public Key Infrastructure Framework
This framework explains the requirements for issuing digital keys and certificates.
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Digital identity glossary
There’s a lot of specialised language in the digital identity program so we’ve put together a list of terms that we get asked about a lot.