The federal government has released data showing that more than 270,000 digital statutory declarations were signed in 2025-26.
The number of Australians using the myGov digital stat dec function grew by 84% compared to the previous year, according to new government figures.
While Commonwealth digital stat decs were only launched in 2024, they enjoyed an uptick by more than 270,000 signatories last FY.of
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland said the service had saved thousands of Australians time and inconvenience since it was introduced.
People were no longer going out of their way to have papers formally witnessed at post offices or pharmacies and residents of regional or remote Australia, even those with mobility issues, had easier access to the forms.