As Singapore surges towards a 97 per cent digital ID adoption rate, Australia stands at its own digital tipping point. While Singapore thrives under centralised governance, experts are calling for a cohesive digital ID ecosystem for Australia's federated structure. At stake is an opportunity to assume global leadership in digital ID through a consumer-led approach. “The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is in many ways the 'superhero of regulators', because our future success depends on protecting the individual; it's their data,” former NSW customer service and digital government minister Victor Dominello said.