AlliF

Cant believe it - trying to apply for an australian passport after getting my citizenship last week.
All ok until i get to proof of identity section.. I dont have a drivers licence (cant drive due to medical condition)so had to provide another form of photographic identification.
They won't accept a current UK passport! Its not an acceptable official photographic identity document apparently. WTF?? It's acceptable to get into the country and to get PR and citizenship but not recognised by the passport office.
However if i had a work photo ID card that would be acceptable.. surely a hell of a lot easier to forge one of those i would think...

Is it just me or is that just bizarre?

In Exile

its obviously not been designed for "Australian Conditions"(TM)

Gibbo

You didn't go to Pollyana's favourite post office, did you?

Swerv-o

I can't wait for her to see this thread!


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James516

It's just you. Read the rules. Identity documents

Your foreign passport is a perfectly acceptable Category B document. A work photo ID is sufficient in addition to two Category B documents, but could not replace a Category B document in the event you did have a Driver's Licence as your Category A document.

Stop whinging.

In Exile

just because there are rules, doesnt mean its not bizarre.

AlliF

I dont think i am whinging at all. I have read the rules and phoned Australian Passport office. Twice in case i misunderstood the first time.

A uk passport is not a 'perfectly acceptable document' as a photographic ID document. Its not recognised as an official document.
I dont have a work ID or a drivers licence.

moneypenny20

My first thought as well.

chris955

AlliF

And that's a little bit ironic coming from a self-proclaimed whinging Aussie don't you think?

iamthecreaturefromuranus

You're right, he's wrong. A UK passport is only acceptable if you're outside of Australia.

Swerv-o

I preferred the reply that you deleted...


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goldchoccycoin

I appreciate it's a PITA but why not get yourself a 'Proof of Age' card - is identical as ID to a Driver's Licence but doesn't allow you to drive.

My neighbour (aged 81) has one - as she also can't drive due to a medical issue and uses it as ID for registered post, joining clubs, opening bank accounts etc. It's pretty useful.

I know they are used widely in Queensland but have no info for other States.

Edited to add, I have no idea what ID you could use to get the 'Proof of Age' card in the first place if they don't accept UK passport....

Turban Explorer

Why not join a gun club? Apparently that's valid photo ID and would also make you a bit of a winner.

iamthecreaturefromuranus

I should have left it.