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Digital ID is the real challenge retailers face this Christmas | Viewpoint: Kate Rand

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The government’s announcement that Digital ID will be accepted for alcohol purchases by the end of 2025 marked a significant moment for retail, hospitality, and age-restricted sales. Alongside recent plans for a wider national Digital ID framework, it signals a major shift in how age…

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