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 * __Should Australia have a citizen’s ID card?__**


 * PROS:**

It will most likely reduce age related criminal offences (eg. Drinking, gambling). It will allow you to be identifiable in the case of any substantial event (eg. Motor accident) Assists in getting a passport, driver's license or any other vital and important documents that require large amounts of identity evidence. They can be used to easily identify people who may have mental disabilities or communication problems. False identification may be reduced with Citizen's ID cards. They can increase the efficiency in government to private company dealings.

It will most likely cost large sums of money to produce and also lots of time. Money could be better spent elsewhere like medical funding Complications may occur. (Eg. lost cards or changes of address) We already have driver's licenses, membership card(s), student ID cards etc. so a citizen's card isn't required. Not essentially required. We are getting along fine without one, right? Citizen's ID cards may lead to discrimination due to ethnic backgrounds on the card.
 * CONS:**


 * SUMMARY**

Although the PROS outweigh the number of CONS involved, it can be obvious that Australia is not in dire need of a Citizen's ID card. Australians already have several pieces of identity evidence including driver's licenses, passports, birth certificates, student ID cards or membership card(s) at various clubs and venues so a Citizen's ID card is not necessary.

One of the advantages of having these ID cards is that it will reduce age related criminal offences. However, I personally believe that this statement or theory isn't entirely true. Preventing these crimes isn't about a card, it's about preventing minors from getting into contact with alcohol or drugs. A driver's license is all you need to prove whether you're under 18 or not. All a bartender or drug retailers need to do to prevent minors purchasing these products is to refuse. No Citizen ID card required - just a glimpse of the driver's license.

Australia appears to be doing fine and living in harmony without the use of these Citizen ID cards and our economy is running smoothly (well...kind of). Implementing these ID cards would cost Australia millions of dollars so why spend so much money on something that isn't essentially required?


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 * Databases**


 * __Ebay__**

Ebay is a huge online business that helps computer users sell their products online to other buyers, either nationally or internationally. They generate revenue by charging users a certain sum for advertising on their website and also take a small sum of the profits earned from the user.

Ebay uses a large online database where they store massive amounts of data or information. Some of the information stored includes member accounts, bank or credit card details and items advertised for sale on their sites. This giant database (or databases) allows Ebay to easily access any information on their members or users.


 * __Youtube__**

Youtube is a giant video sharing network owned by Google, a giant online company. Youtube allows users to upload videos (eg. Home movies, videos, animations) onto the Internet, where it can be easily and freely accessed by other Internet users. Revenue is generated solely by advertising.

A giant database is used by Youtube to store the MASSIVE number of videos uploaded by users. This database allows for easy access by both the company and the users.


 * __DealsDirect.com.au__**

An organisation that’s relatively similar to Ebay. Deals Direct sells products to users at a more discounted price than most non-online retailers. Unlike Ebay however, it does not allow users to sell products to other users. This means that every product sold on Deals Direct contribute to the revenue of the company.

Similarly to Ebay, a large database is incorporated to store information like purchases or stock left available. This allows the company to easily access this information when required. A database is also used to allow users to easily access items when they wish to purchase anything.