The Ultimate Guide to Biometrics
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Biometrics.
What to know about Biometrics
Biometrics is an evolving field focused on using unique biological traits—such as fingerprints, facial patterns, voice, iris, and even behavioral characteristics—to verify and authenticate individuals. As traditional security measures like passwords face increasing challenges, biometrics offers a promising blend of enhanced security and user convenience, gaining traction across sectors including finance, healthcare, government, and eCommerce.
Recent developments highlight biometric technologies being integrated into everyday experiences: from contactless payments and passwordless authentication to seamless remote onboarding and access control. Innovations like facial recognition in airports, voice biometrics for transaction security, and palm vein authentication are transforming how identity verification is conducted, aiming to reduce fraud and improve user experience while raising important considerations about privacy and ethical use.
Readers interested in how biometrics is reshaping digital security, customer interactions, and fraud prevention will find a wide array of insights here. The stories not only cover technological advances but also discuss regulatory, security, and social challenges, providing a comprehensive understanding of biometrics' current impact and its potential to shape secure, efficient, and user-friendly systems in the near future.
Australian Biometrics News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
KYC for online gambling & gaming in Australia: A compliance guide
Australia's online gambling operators face tighter identity checks as regulators intensify scrutiny over fraud, money laundering and responsible gaming.
Entrust launches Australia-ready identity checks for AML
Entrust rolls out Australia-ready identity verification using government records, biometrics and AI as tougher AML rules widen compliance checks.
Australia privacy regulator flags age assurance trial claims
Australia privacy watchdog questioned age assurance trial's claims over privacy evaluation, deepening scrutiny of the government's report and vendor testing.
The female economy isn't niche - It's the growth engine
Women are driving explosive growth in digital fitness and sports tech, turning female-first design from side initiative into core strategy.
Carsales adds AI voice search to simplify car hunting
Carsales has added AI Voice Search to its iOS app, letting Australians find cars by speaking natural phrases, with Android to follow soon.
Revolut hits 1m Aussie users, plans AUD $400m push
Revolut passes 1m Australian customers and vows nearly AUD $400m investment, stepping up its challenge to local digital banking rivals.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Biometrics
Expert Columns
Global real estate company strengthens MFA security with Inde
KYC for online gambling & gaming in Australia: A compliance guide
Why digital identity is the new perimeter in a zero-trust world
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
Building payments that work for everyone: Why diverse teams are the key to secure innovation
The female economy isn't niche - It's the growth engine
The new rules of digital identity in ANZ: KYC & AML trends for 2026
How five digital forces will redefine banking by 2026
Top Fraud Trends and Considerations for 2026
Challenges and solutions in cross-border identity verification
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Biometrics News
Melbourne & Adelaide cold storage sites adopt Dematic Voice tech
A global cold storage provider is deploying Dematic Voice technology at its Melbourne and Adelaide sites to boost warehouse productivity and accuracy.
Australian trust in organisations declines as AI use accelerates
Trust in organisations managing identity data in Australia has dropped, with only 11% fully trusting them amid rising AI use and data security concerns.
Exclusive: LastPass CEO warns password industry must evolve
LastPass CEO Kareem highlights how evolving password management balances robust security with usability amid rising cyber threats and regulatory pressures.
Digital rights group condemns age assurance trial's final report
Electronic Frontiers Australia sharply criticises the Age Assurance Technology Trial's final report, highlighting privacy flaws and overstated age verification claims.
NAB introduces biometric selfies for online account security push
NAB now requires new online customers to take biometric selfies and scan ID documents to combat fraud and enhance account security from September.
Macquarie Bank joins network protecting 85% of banking sector
Macquarie Bank has joined BioCatch Trust Australia, extending fraud protection coverage to over 85% of the nation's banking sector through shared intelligence.
The race to biometric banking is on - which Australian bank will be first
Australian banks are racing to fully adopt biometric banking, offering enhanced security and convenience through facial recognition and fingerprint technology.
LG unveils 2025 QNED evo TVs with advanced AI & Mini LED
LG launches its 2025 QNED evo TVs with Mini LED, advanced AI and webOS 25, offering vibrant colours and immersive sound in sizes up to 100 inches.
ANZ to launch password-less web banking with enhanced security
ANZ will launch password-less web banking on ANZ Plus in mid-2025, enhancing security with passkeys and biometric authentication methods.
Why identity management is an essential investment for Australian financial services providers in 2025
Allaying rising concerns about privacy and security is critical for organisations and institutions that want to survive and thrive.
Stripe celebrates 10th anniversary in Australia with new solutions
Stripe celebrates a decade in Australia with expanded offerings like PayTo and Instant Payouts, supporting over 500,000 businesses in processing $200 billion.
Australian firms at risk due to evolving cybercriminal sophistication
Growing sophistication of cybercriminal identities threatens Australian enterprises, as only over one-third implement multi-factor authentication, leaving them vulnerable to AI-driven attacks, reports Ping Identity.
Waave launches biometrically secured Waave Wallet in Australia
Waave launches Waave Wallet, a novel payment method using biometric security and real-time account transfer; a move to tackle cyber breaches and reduce Australia's AU$3 billion in annual merchant fees.
The transformative role of advanced video in Australian healthcare
Advanced video management software (VMS) is revolutionising Australian healthcare, significantly enhancing safety and efficiency, whilst improving the overall patient journey and ensuring more effective security.
More data breaches on the cards through continued cybersecurity negligence
Continued cybersecurity negligence will see more data breaches in 2023, according to cybersecurity and biometrics firm Daltrey.
Exclusive: NEC provides a flexible, adaptable communication platform
NEC has delivered world-class technology solutions and services to customers across the globe for more than a century.
AU biometric security company achieves B Corp cert
Australian biometric security firm Daltrey has announced it has become the first cybersecurity vendor in AU to achieve the B Corp certification.
Facial recognition company Vix Vizion enhances product for AU hospitality workers
Australian facial biometrics and analytics organisation Vix Vizion has responded to user feedback and released an improved user interface.
Bank Australia rolls out voice biometrics designed by Nuance
After a successful test rollout at the end of 2020, the bank is now offering voice-based biometric protection to all customers.
South Australian Govt names Vix Vizion as official provider of facial recognition software
Vix Vizion selected as solutions provider for South Australian government's gambling register, using facial recognition technology.