Fed: Labor to oppose smart card bill if demands are not met

AAP General News (Australia)
02-13-2007
Fed: Labor to oppose smart card bill if demands are not met

Labor says it'll oppose the federal government's smart card proposal .. if the government
refuses to make some changes to the legislation.

Draft laws for the card were introduced into parliament last week .. the start of a
process that will eventually replace Medicare cards.

The controversial card will carry personal information .. and provide access to up
to 16 other government health and welfare services.

Labor MPs at today's caucus meeting say they support the principle of smart card technology
.. but want changes to protect privacy .. and reduce the cost of the proposal.

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