Facial recognition roll-out 'concerning': Labor

Rob Inglis
October 7 2019 - 4:00am
Labor justice spokeswoman Ella Haddad says 'people have the right to be upset and concerned' about the state government's decision to record Tasmanians' facial characteristics in an effort to fight identity crime. Picture: Scott Gelston
Labor justice spokeswoman Ella Haddad says 'people have the right to be upset and concerned' about the state government's decision to record Tasmanians' facial characteristics in an effort to fight identity crime. Picture: Scott Gelston

Tasmanians "have the right to be upset and concerned" over a decision to record their facial characteristics as a means of tackling identity fraud, Labor justice spokeswoman Ella Haddad says.

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Rob Inglis

Rob Inglis

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Rob Inglis is a reporter with The Examiner, covering state and federal politics. He is based in Hobart.

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