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Australians have now woken up to the further reality that on December 27, web browsers will be subjected to the same ‘papers please’ restrictions as social media (biometrics, digital ID, government ID, individual surveillance, etc.). Many techbros are opining that this is an unprecedented situation for a so-called ‘democratic’ western nation. Please understand, Australia is just the canary in the coal mine. It is coming for everyone. ...

https://hotair.com/david-strom/2025/11/04/big-brother-come-december-27-every-internet-search-will-require-digital-id-verification-in-australia-n3808509

"Starting December 27, Australians will be forced to upload government ID every time they search the web while logged in. Google, Bing—it doesn’t matter. No ID, no search.

The excuse? Protecting kids from adult content. The reality? A full-scale experiment in digital control.

- Mandatory ID uploads for all users—teenagers, seniors, everyone.

- Facial recognition or digital ID linking as the "convenient" alternative.

- No opt-out. No transparency. Just compliance.

This isn’t just about Australia. It’s a test case for global surveillance. Once the infrastructure exists, what’s stopping other governments from adopting it? Tracking searches? Censoring results? Who decides what you’re allowed to see?

If this stands, your country will be next.

The slippery slope starts here. Will you let them build it?"