Go away Australian Border Force

[bluecat*dancing]

One of the many reasons that I love Melbourne. Your Blue Shirts are not welcome here, Mr Abbott.

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/australian-border-force-to-patrol-melbourne-cb...

[the_hawk*]

the point  was to clear up mis information a poster claimed it was required to carry ID when its not,

[amber-eyed-girl]

What law change? In my lifetime it has always been a requirement to have valid ID shown upon request for the activities I mentioned.

The passport was clearly stated as being a valid form of proof one's visa was in order. As per the point of this thread. As initially the press release was stating ANYONE could be asked about visas.

zero, misinformation.

[amber-eyed-girl]

Go back and read my posts.

I am always asked for ID to enter clubs or purchase alcohol.

[the_hawk*]

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@amber-eyed-girl wrote:

What law change? In my lifetime it has always been a requirement to have valid ID shown upon request for the activities I mentioned.

The passport was clearly stated as being a valid form of proof one's visa was in order. As per the point of this thread. As initially the press release was stating ANYONE could be asked about visas.

zero, misinformation.

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Please post a link to this law in Australia that requires Australians to carry ID

I can tell you you wont find it because it doesnt exist, yet

[amber-eyed-girl]

That is the law where I am.

you need to present ID to the police, or as said, have a very good reason why you don't have any on you. I know someone who was fined.

[the_great_she_elephant]

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@amber-eyed-girl wrote:

Go back and read my posts.

I am always asked for ID to enter clubs or purchase alcohol.

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Ahhh memories - it's been a looooooong time since I was asked to produce ID when buying alcohol - or even when  joining  mylocal  Senior Citizens Club

[amber-eyed-girl]

Lucky you. With age comes a certain presence 🙂

anyway...there is the law. Proof of age not just name and address for the police if requested. The Hawk, might be different where you are of course.

[the_great_she_elephant]

Part of this initiative is to check on visas. The easiest way to prove one's legality on that point, is to carry an Australian passport, surely

If you have an Australian Passport, you don't need a visa. 

[amber-eyed-girl]

That is my point. Proof of being an Australian and by default the "visa check" is passed. Being redundant.

[the_hawk*]

that does not say you have to carry ID only that you have to prove your age if buying alcohol. 

and you only have to provide name and address to police if they believe you have committed a crime,  not actual ID

http://www.lawstuff.org.au/nsw_law/topics/police#3