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  • Cabinet reshuffle: Access Card project gets new head

    The appointment of Joe Hockey as Workplace Relations minister in the latest Howard Government revamp leaves a new man in charge of the controversial Access Card program.

  • 'Rushed' Access Card Bill raises suspicions

    The government today introduced the Access Card Bill to parliament, which has raised concerns and criticisms from privacy advocates and the opposition, who suggest the move will burden Australians with an expensive and unnecessary national ID card.

  • Access Card chief falls on sword

    Just over a month into the job, Human Services minister and Access Card champion Ian Campbell resigned on Saturday after being caught in Brian Burke's influential tentacles.

  • Access Card not a general ID card: Keelty

    The success of the proposed Access Card rests on how the private sector puts it to use, according to Australian Federal Police Commissioner Mick Keelty. Also: watch the video.

  • Chris Ellison takes over Access Card reins

    Justice and Customs minister Chris Ellison moves into the Human Services portfolio but some critics claim his handling of the Customs IT debacle raises questions over his ability to manage large-scale projects.

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