SBR reaches two major milestones

Today SBR reached two major milestones with the release of the AUSkey online security credential and the launch today of an SBR-enabled software product.

The release of the long-awaited AUSkey security credential will enable businesses and reporting professionals with an Australian Business Number (ABN), to apply for an AUSkey through the Australian Business Register website (external link).

AUSkey will be the single key for businesses to report using SBR enabled software directly to government from July, as well as access a range of government online services. In the future there may no longer be the need for different user IDs and passwords as AUSkey becomes gradually accepted by more government agencies.

AUSkey has been designed and developed in consultation with businesses, reporting professionals, government agencies and software developers.

Also from today, the Australian Taxation Office accepts AUSkey for login to their Portals, the Electronic Commerce Interface (ECI) and the Australian Business Register.

Any questions about how AUSkey works or how it will enable access to a range of online government services ask them here, on the SBR blog.