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covering may need to be removed. In 2016, proposed laws to force bicycle riders in NSW to carry identity were abandoned after public resistance. Drivers must carry a drivers licence, however for most people, while they can be asked for identity (Name and address etc.), failure not to show should generally not result in any breach of law, however they may be refused entry, refused passage, or arrested if there is an associated suspected breach of law (e.g. supplying false details to Police).
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Other identity documents sometimes used include a passport, an official birth certificate, an official marriage certificate, cards issued by government agencies (typically
Medicare card), some cards issued by commercial organisations (e.g., a debit or credit card), and utility accounts. Often, some
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authorities, are the most widely used personal identification documents. Driver licences list a person's full name, date of birth, current address and contains a photograph. They can commonly be used for personal identification for various purposes such as obtaining various government permits and
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While it is rare for people to be stopped on the street and asked for identity documents, it was raised in NSW parliament that there are 47 (possibly more) theoretical instances where identity particulars and/or documents need to be supplied to authorities by state law alone. In some cases head
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For proof of identity purposes, some of the documents are listed as primary and others secondary. Generally at least one primary and one secondary document is required to prove identity at the time of origination of a new facility or product, along with documents that have a photo and address.
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There are cases where it is against the law to use false or fake identity documents. Documents used for identity have security features - training and experience is necessary to properly identify genuine documents from counterfeits especially as the security features of many documents are not
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There is no consistent standard for verifying identity. For most purposes, an
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ID cards. Ultimately, both proposals failed. On 22 October 2017,
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Purchase of alcohol, tobacco, knives or aerosol based spray paint.
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General purpose validation of identity when picking up goods etc.
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833:"NSW backpedals on changes forcing bike riders to carry ID"
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Recognised details or identity acknowledgment certificate
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Australia Post Verification of Identity (VOI) service.
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886:"Hanson calls for Australian ID card"
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174:Australian Convention Travel Document
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187:Australia Post Keypass identity card
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138:Australian citizenship certificate
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154:Australia drivers licence
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159:Overseas drivers licence
38:Obtaining social welfare
1003:Certificate of Identity
998:Citizenship certificate
343:– if a photo is present
336:– if a photo is present
219:Australian Seniors Card
600:"Driver Licence Check"
421:Hawke Labor Government
108:may also be required.
267:Home insurance papers
41:Opening bank accounts
1100:Non physical/digital
1065:Marriage certificate
1008:Document of Identity
513:www.passports.gov.au
292:photo identification
232:(for change of name)
226:(for change of name)
102:Proof of citizenship
1025:(never implemented)
865:www.lawstuff.org.au
680:"Home - VIX Verify"
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519:on 15 November 2016
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467:References
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112:Main Types
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