Evidence of age
47 Evidence of age
Any of the following documents is, for the purposes of the Act, evidence that the person is at least 18 years of age, but only if the document bears a photograph of the person and indicates (by reference to the person’s date of birth or otherwise) that the person is at least 18 years of age and the document has not expired and otherwise appears to be in force—
an Australian driver licence (within the meaning of the Road Transport Act 2013) or a licence (however described) to drive a motor vehicle issued under the law of another country,
a digital driver licence (within the meaning of Part 3.7 of the Road Transport Act 2013),
a Photo Card issued under the Photo Card Act 2005,
a proof of age card (however described) issued by a public authority of the Commonwealth or of another State or Territory for the purpose of attesting to a person’s identity and age,
a proof of age card issued by Australia Post (known as a “Keypass identity card”) for the purpose of attesting to a person’s identity and age,
an Australian or foreign passport.
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