Article explains how facial recognition technology could damage  privacy  and increase the risk of blackmail, discrimination and persuasion. The Identity-Matching Services Bill and companion passport-related Bill (currently in review),  states the system will be accessed at different levels of detail for dealing with identity fraud, law enforcement, national security, protective security, community safety, road safety and identity verification.

https://www.afr.com/technology/your-face-is-about-to-end-your-privacy-how-do-you-feel-about-that-20190130-h1anyy