Australian state and territory issued identity photo cards (also known as Proof of Age Cards or by other names) are photo identification cards issued by the states and territories of Australia. While the drivers license is similar to the photo identity card, the photo identity card is treated separately here.

Description

While each state and territory has differing rules and laws concerning the issue of these cards, they all have a number of common features. First, they are issued by the government of the concerned state or territory to residents of that state or territory. Second, they are voluntary: there is no statutory requirement to hold the card, but there is a fee to obtain one. Third, they are issued by and are closely associated with the state or territorial government agency responsible for the issuing of drivers licences, and are often similar to, produced on the same material as, and maintained on the same systems, as drivers licences. They universally show the photo of the individual, a signature, and their date of birth, and are credit card sized.

From 1 March 2017, all states and territories of Australia allow the issue of the card regardless of whether or not the holder has a drivers licence.

The following lists the different cards and the details.

State or territoryName of cardMinimum age*Available to driversValidity (years) Shows addressShows SexNotes CostRef
Australian Capital TerritoryProof of Identity Card18YesNo expiry YesNo $7[1]
New South WalesPhoto card16Yes5 or 10 YesNo10 year validity if over 21 Variable[2]
Northern TerritoryEvidence of age card18Yes5 NoNo $28[3]
QueenslandPhoto identification card15Yes10 OptionalNoApplicants will be asked if they want the residential address to be shown on the back of the card. $77.40[4]
South AustraliaProof of age card18YesNo expiry YesNoApply online if Driver $25[5]
TasmaniaPersonal Information CardNo MinimumYes5 No $29[6]
VictoriaProof of age card18YesNo expiry YesNo $10[7]
Western AustraliaPhoto card16Yes5 YesNoAvailable with or without address or both $46.80[8]
  • Minimum age of 18 – some states allow application 1 month early for a delivery/pick up on or after the holder's 18th birthday.

Future purpose

The photo card may become the de facto identity card once drivers licences become electronic,[9] especially as some states such as NSW are encouraging the issue of such cards along with drivers licences at a nominal fee.[2]

Document Verification Service

The Attorney-General's Department provides a document verification service that allows for validation of some licences.[10]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Proof of Identity cards". Access Canberra. Archived from the original on 24 December 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Photo cards". Archived from the original on 8 March 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  3. ↑ "Apply for NT evidence of age card". 21 January 2021. Archived from the original on 20 March 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  4. ↑ "Photo identification card | Licensing". Archived from the original on 20 March 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  5. ↑ "Apply for a proof of age card". Archived from the original on 6 April 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  6. ↑ "Service Tasmania Online - Tasmanian Government Personal Information Card". Archived from the original on 20 March 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  7. ↑ "Proof of age cards & KeyPass". 31 August 2021. Archived from the original on 17 February 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  8. ↑ "WA Photo Card". Archived from the original on 20 March 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  9. ↑ "Digital driver's licences promised for NSW if Mike Baird's government is re-elected". 13 March 2015. Archived from the original on 22 October 2016. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  10. ↑ "Document Verification Service | Attorney-General's Department". Archived from the original on 21 March 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
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