Yes, the part of me that is Libertarian just died a little bit when I saw that today and registered an account (myGov). Another password to remember lol. I can't do it anymore. I think my brain is only filled with usernames and passwords now. Homer Simpson said it best whenever he learned something new, something else was pushed out.
The gubbmint knows everything now. But I can see the benefit in having everything in one place, rather than Centrelink, the ATO, etc not talking to eachother.
Risk of fraudulent returns being lodged on eTax is also greatly reduced.
I have a shedload of capital losses carried forward, so won't be using myTax for a very long time :) eTax will have to do.
Regarding the "my". I've seen mySpace (remember that!), myUNSW, myCA, myHR, myPlace, myWealth, mySuper, myRTA, myTrain, myBus, and now there's myGov and myTax!!!
How many more have you seen?