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Gippslanders sound alarm over digital ID rollout, quiet steps toward a nationwide control system

Australians voice growing concern over the creeping rollout of Digital ID, warning it's becoming mandatory despite government claims of voluntariness, sparking fears of surveillance, control, and loss of personal freedom.

By news@gippsland - 31st October 2025 - Back to News

Every week, more Australians are waking up to the sneaky and deliberate rollout of the Digital ID system - and many of you are seeing it first hand.

More Australians are realising the quiet rollout of Digital ID, as subtle updates tighten control and link personal access across essential services

Last week, one of our readers - an accountant - wrote to us saying, "I was forced to 'consent' to Digital ID to access the ATO Tax Agent Portal. They said it was just a new name - from MyGovID to MyID - but now it links everything together. I can't do my job without it. They can turn on or off what I can access. It's all happening in plain sight."

That's exactly how it works - small steps, quiet updates, gentle nudges. Until suddenly, we realise we're sitting in a pot of warm water that's been heating slowly for years. This isn't science fiction. It's the boiling frog effect. And it's happening now, right here in Australia.

What people are saying

Your replies to last week's email moved us deeply. Here's what many of you shared:

"Digital ID is definitely part of a deep plan to control every person on the planet."

"I'm 78. I was clearly being told as a kid in the UK, that giving governments lots of information might sound like a good thing. However, even if you trust your current government (which I don't), the next government may abuse this information.."

"I'm frightened. What am I supposed to do if they force this on us? Sit in a corner and become a vegetable?"

"I had to use biometric ID for Centrelink or lose my pension. They said it was voluntary. It wasn't."
The common thread? Fear, confusion, and frustration - because we're being pushed without a choice.

Backdoor approach

The government keeps telling us that Digital ID is "voluntary." But if you read the fine print and watch what's happening, the reality tells a different story. Under Section 74 of the Digital ID Act 2024, it clearly states:

"A participating relying party must not, as a condition of providing a service or access to a service, require an individual to create or use a digital ID."

Sounds fair, doesn't it?

But in practice, this promise is being ignored. Government departments like the ATO are already forcing professionals to use the new "MyID" just to access their work portals. There is no practical alternative. If refusing means losing your livelihood, then "voluntary" becomes a word with no meaning at all. This is how control systems grow - not by open force, but by quietly removing every other door until there's only one way left.

Boil is getting hotter

Here's what's also happening:

• Essential services like ATO, Medicare, and Centrelink are being tied to Digital ID logins
• Private platforms (like OneDrive, Gmail, and even phones) are being configured to link and sync data automatically
• New "safety codes" are being rolled out under the banner of "protecting the public," giving bureaucrats and Big Tech enormous power to decide what's "safe," "true," and "appropriate"

Piece by piece, a control network is being built where everything you do - from your pension to your tax return - is tied to one centralised ID. Once that happens, opting out won't be possible.

Australians starting to push back

Many Australians are already taking a stand. We found this post circulating on Facebook, and it perfectly captures the feeling across the country:

"Hi there Facebook/X/WhatsApp friends, This is my last Facebook/X/WhatsApp post, and I want to explain why. From 10 December, Australians must hand over their personal data to third parties (engaged by Big Tech - what could possibly go wrong?) for the 'privilege' of using social media (including YouTube). And from 27 December, we'll be required to upload our ID just to do an internet search.

This is dangerous, unprecedented government overreach - an invasive intrusion of privacy that even George Orwell (1984) couldn't have imagined. I won't comply with this nonsense and will instead close all my social media accounts.

The under-16 social media ban is being introduced to 'protect kids,' but in reality, it's control, coercion, and surveillance disguised as protection. During COVID it was about 'protecting granny.' Same playbook, new excuse.

If it's truly about protecting children, why are gaming, gambling, and pornography platforms exempt? Similar to the so-called 'safe and effective' COVID jabs, Digital ID is being sold as 'voluntary, secure, and convenient,' yet its real purpose is to track and trace every online action, purchase, medical record, and association.

I've lost trust in all sides of politics. I will refuse to participate in this deceitful Digital ID. If you want to know more about why I (and thousands of other Australians) are choosing not to comply, please call me - I'd be delighted to share more."

This post has inspired many others to follow suit - shutting down their Facebook, Instagram, or X accounts in protest. If you've had enough of being monitored and manipulated, you can do the same.

What you can do right now

• If enough Australians simply refuse, the system cannot take hold.
• Refuse to enrol in Digital ID systems wherever it's still optional. Protect your devices - store documents locally, not in automatically synced clouds. Ask questions - of your MP, accountant, or local council.
• Make them explain Section 74. Educate others - print and share our flyers, or request copies from us.
• Consider leaving social media platforms that demand your personal ID. Talk to friends and family - help them see what's happening before it's too late.

Special thank you

We're so grateful for your courage, honesty, and heart. Every message - whether from a grandmother, a young professional, or a small business owner - reminds us why this fight matters. This isn't about rejecting technology. It's about rejecting control.

Technology should serve us, not the other way around. Each week, ACA will share more facts, resources, and tools to help Australians stay informed, stay independent, and stay free. Together, we can turn down the heat before it's too late. You are not alone. Together, we can resist the quiet boil.

Pictures from Aligned Council of Australia Facebook page.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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