Australia Post Keypass identity card

Australia Post Keypass identity card
Sample of an Australia Post Keypass Identity Card
Type	Photo card
Issued by	Australia Post
Purpose	Identification
Valid in	Australia
Eligibility	18 years of age (apply from 17 years and 11 months)
Expiration	5 years
Cost	$39.95 (adult) $29.95 (concession) $25 (NT resident)

The Keypass identity card was an Australian photo ID card issued by Australia Post. It could be used to authenticate the identity of the holder for many purposes, especially as an alternative for people who did not hold, or preferred not to carry, an Australian driver licence, photo card or passport. It could also serve as additional identification in situations where multiple identity documents were required, such as to open a bank account. ^[1]

To apply, an individual was required to be at least 17 years and 11 months of age, though would not be sent their card until they turned 18. A version of Keypass for minors was also offered, ceasing in 2022. ^[2] Unlike most identity photo cards and driver licences, a Keypass card could also be issued to visitors to Australia.

Australia Post stopped issuing new physical Keypass identity cards from 30 June 2023. Cards issued before this date continue to be valid until their expiry. ^[3] A digital version of Keypass continues to be available through Australia Post Digital iD. ^{[3] [4]}

Acceptance

The Keypass card could be used as proof of age and identity for many purposes across Australia, including to: ^[1]

• enter licensed (alcohol-serving) and other other age restricted venues
• purchase alcohol and tobacco
• prove identity at airports, hotels and hospitals
• redirect mail or collect parcels
• register for a driver licence in the Northern Territory, Victoria and Western Australia
• request public housing in Queensland and Tasmania
• apply for a Working With Children Check in-person in Victoria
• register for a maritime or aviation security ID card.

However, a Keypass card was not a formal government-issued identity document like a passport or driver licence. Its acceptance was not universal, and varied depending on legal requirements in different Australian states and territories or as determined by private companies for their services. ^[1] Some organisations and services did not accept Keypass, such as the Australian Taxation Office. ^[5]

Cost

As at 2023, the cost of the Australia Post Keypass ID Card was: ^[1]

• Full price: $39.95
• Concession price: $29.95
• Northern Territory resident: $25.00

See also

• Identity documents of Australia
• Australian state and territory issued identity photo cards
• Australia Post Digital iD

References

1. "Apply for a Keypass ID". Australia Post. 16 June 2023. Archived from the original on 9 June 2023.
2. "Application for Keypass". keypass.forms.decipha.auspost. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
3. "Apply for a Keypass in Digital iD".
4. "Use Digital iD™ in Person". www.digitalid.com. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
5. "Can I use keypass ID card as proof of identity for Tax file numbers?". ATO Community. 2 February 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2025.