We all know the real intent of the Digital ID agenda. The United Kingdom, with laws similar to ours, has shown alarming developments. In the last two weeks, British police have visited and advised hundreds of journalists and commentators to stop criticising the Starmer government’s policies. Some have even been arrested and imprisoned merely for expressing their opinions. The Digital ID, misinformation laws and facial verification systems are all part of the control mechanism that facilitates government surveillance and tyranny. The mask has come off quickly. Only recently, Minister Gallagher reassured Australians that digital IDs would not be compulsory. Yet, without one, life will become impossible. Now, there is a proposal to introduce age verification for social media. This would require every user—not just adults, as initially told to us, but also children—to have a digital ID. Age verification has never been successfully implemented anywhere in the world. The only way it can function is through a Digital ID with facial recognition, which would require constant re-scanning of the user’s face, potentially every minute, to confirm identity. This setup would necessitate keeping the computer camera permanently on, exposing children to significant privacy risks, including hacking. One Nation firmly believes that the best person to oversee internet use is the one present in the room with the children: their parents. We oppose intrusive government and support the primacy of the family in raising and protecting their children. Note: The Question Time video has been combined with the Motion to Take Note for sharing on social media.

The Senate was voting on an amendment to make sure we had an inquiry stretching through to February to analyse the bills. Now the Age Verification bill will have A 5 DAY inquiry (including the weekend). Disgusting collusion by the Labor, Liberal and National parties. This isn't over, there is still the inquiry report and a vote on the bill to come. Make your feelings known to Liberal and National Senators so it can be voted down.

Bill Gates' Microsoft has gone down across the world. This is why we have to fight Digital ID and the cashless society.