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Federal digital minister Stuart Robert has claimed the apps needed to make vaccine passports work will be ready by the end of the month.

But tech experts warned ancient immunisation registry technology infrastructure and a mish-mash of state-based apps risk leaving Australia short of international standards.

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Tom Burton has held senior editorial and publishing roles with The Mandarin, The Sydney Morning Herald and as Canberra bureau chief for The Australian Financial Review. He has won three Walkley awards. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at tom.burton@afr.com
Jessica Sier is the North Asia Correspondent for The Australian Financial Review. She is based in Tokyo, Japan. Jessica has previously written on technology, global capital markets and economics. Connect with Jessica on Twitter. Email Jessica at jessica.sier@afr.com

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    Original URL: https://www.afr.com/technology/tech-industry-doubts-vaccine-passports-are-on-track-20210913-p58r43