Australian Digital Identity
Credential infrastructure for Australia's digital identity transformation
Build on Australia's Digital ID System with BaseID's ISO 18013-5 mDL and AGDIS-aligned credential infrastructure. Support the Digital ID Act 2024, TDIF accreditation, and cross-state verification in a privacy-first, voluntary-participation framework.
Key Features
Digital ID Act 2024 Compliance
Align your identity infrastructure with Australia's Digital ID Act 2024, including the consumer safeguards, voluntary participation requirements, and accreditation standards the legislation establishes.
TDIF/AGDIS Accreditation Alignment
Meet the Trusted Digital Identity Framework and Australian Government Digital ID System accreditation requirements with credential formats, security controls, and privacy protections that satisfy assessor expectations.
ISO 18013-5 Mobile Driving Licence
Full ISO 18013-5 mDL implementation supporting the digital driving licence programs already live in Queensland and piloting in New South Wales, with every Australian state and territory committed to rollout.
Privacy-First, Voluntary Design
Selective disclosure ensures users share only the attributes required for each transaction, honouring Australia's commitment to voluntary participation and the privacy principles embedded in the Digital ID Act.
Use Cases
- State and territory digital driving licence issuance
- myID integration and credential exchange
- Cross-state credential verification
- Age verification for regulated services
- Professional licence and trade credential issuance
- Government service access with verifiable identity
Australia’s digital identity landscape is accelerating. The Digital ID Act 2024 establishes the legislative foundation for a national digital identity system built on voluntary participation, strong privacy protections, and interoperability across federal, state, and territory boundaries. BaseID provides the credential infrastructure that government agencies, identity providers, and relying parties need to participate in this ecosystem with confidence.
With Queensland’s digital driving licence already live, New South Wales actively piloting, and every other state and territory committed to rollout, ISO 18013-5 mobile driving licences are becoming Australia’s first widely deployed verifiable credential. BaseID’s native mDL implementation handles the full credential lifecycle, from issuance through secure device storage to proximity and online presentation, ensuring compliance with the international standard that underpins these programs.
Beyond driving licences, the Australian Government Digital ID System (AGDIS) and Trusted Digital Identity Framework (TDIF) define the accreditation requirements for identity service providers and credential issuers operating at the national level. BaseID’s architecture maps directly to TDIF’s protective security, identity proofing, and fraud management requirements, giving organizations a clear path to accreditation. Integration capabilities with myID enable credential exchange within the national system’s existing infrastructure.
Privacy is not optional in Australia’s digital identity model. The Digital ID Act mandates voluntary participation, data minimization, and user control over information sharing. BaseID’s selective disclosure capabilities, built on SD-JWT, ensure that a simple age check never reveals a full date of birth, and a licence verification never exposes a home address. Written in Rust for memory safety and performance, BaseID delivers the security and auditability that Australia’s regulatory environment demands, positioning your organization for a market projected to reach $1.7 billion by 2030.
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