I just attended an ogit briefing on "Project Gatekeeper".
Here is an extract about it from the ogit website;
http://www.ogit.gov.au/activities/ProjectGatekeeper/Project%20GATEKEEP
ER%20OVERVIEW.html
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Project GATEKEEPER aims to establish a rationalised voluntary mechanism for
the implementation of PKT by agencies. It will facilitate interoperability
and allow users to choose from a panel of service providers whose products
and methods of delivery have been evaluated and accredited to meet
prescribed Government standards for integrity and trust. The project seeks
to ensure that PKT to these standards is available to everyone who wishes
to conduct on-line transactions with Commonwealth agencies. This includes
industry and the public on matters as diverse as doing business with the
Commonwealth to the receipt of Commonwealth services. The Government Public
Key Infrastructure will similarly provide for assurance of on-line
transactions within and between Commonwealth agencies.
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They plan to have it operational by the end of June.
Carl.