Proof of identification

It is a requirement for a licence to perform high risk work that you provide proof of identity to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland when you lodge your application. An Australia Post Customer Service Officer will ask you to provide documents of identity that add up to at least 100 points.

The combination of documents should, as a minimum, show evidence of your full name, date of birth, current residential address, your signature and photo of yourself. All documents must be original as supplied.

If you are unable to provide documents that meet the requirements, please contact Workplace Health and Safety Queensland on 1300 369 915 for further advice. Proof of identity documents must be from the list below:

Document type	Document	Point value
You must use ONE primary document	Primary
OR	Full Birth Certificate or Birth Card issued by the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages	70
At least ONE secondary document which MUST contain a photograph.	Australian Passport (current or expired within the last two years, but not cancelled)	70
	Australian Citizenship Certificate	70
	International Passport (current, NOT expired or cancelled)	70
Your initial secondary document will be awarded 40 points, any additional documents will be awarded 25 points each.	Secondary
	Australian Photo Drivers Licence	40 or 25
	Australian Photo Firearm Licence	40 or 25
	State or Federal Government Employee Photo Identity	40 or 25
	Tertiary Education Institution Photo Identity	40 or 25
	Australian Learner’s Permit	40 or 25
	Department of Veterans Affairs Card	40 or 25
	Centrelink or Social Security Card	40 or 25
	Proof of Age Card (issued by Queensland Transport)	40 or 25
	Medicare Card	25
	Council Rates Notice	25
	Property Lease/Rental Agreement	25
	Property Insurance Papers	25
	Motor Vehicle Registration or Insurance Documents	25
	Professional or Trade Association Card	25
If you wish to use more than one of these documents they must be from different organisations.	Utility Bills (e.g. Telephone, Gas, Electricity, Water)	25
	Credit/Account Card	25
	Bank Statement/Passbook	25