Your first month — Weeks 2–4
myID (Australian government digital ID)
The government digital identity app used to prove who you are online.
myID (Australian government digital ID)
myid.gov.au
Worth doing Official Free 15 minutes
The government digital identity app used to prove who you are online.
Increasingly required for higher-security government services, and it strengthens your myGov account considerably.
Have ready before you start
- Passport
- Australian driver licence or visa details
Do myGov first — this depends on it.
This is one entry from G'day Guide — every official service, help line and useful site for arriving in Australia, explained in plain English and put in the order you actually need them. No affiliate links, no sponsored placements, no paid rankings.
Usually done around the same time
- Australian Taxation Office (ATO) The tax authority. Linked inside myGov, where you lodge your annual return.
- Superannuation — YourSuper comparison tool Government tool comparing MySuper funds on fees and long-term returns.
- Medicare enrolment Australia's public health scheme — free public hospital care and subsidised doctor visits.