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New South Wales is set to join a national facial recognition system by sharing driver’s license photos, aiming to stop identity fraud and organized crime — including fake IDs for bank accounts and money laundering. Already in use in SA and WA, the system will only return yes/no identity matches, with privacy safeguards claimed. Police also seek access to unredacted toll camera images — starting with Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel — to track offenders with altered plates. The bill would further grant police direct access to digital devices like phones and laptops tied to crimes, bypassing court orders for encrypted investigations. Critics, including NSW Civil Liberties, warn of rushed implementation, lack of public consultation, and insufficient oversight for this powerful new surveillance tool.

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