Turnbull does deal with states on facial ID, dismisses mass surveillance concerns

By James Massola
Updated October 5 2017 - 9:29pm, first published 6:03pm

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has dismissed suggestions a new facial recognition database could lead to the mass surveillance of Australians, arguing it will update law enforcement tools for the 21st century and help keep people safe.

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