The Andrews Labor Government is paving the way for Victorians to use their mobile phones as proof of age through new technology developed by Australia Post.
In an Australian first, Minister for Gaming and Liquor Regulation Marlene Kairouz has approved the use of Keypass in Digital ID ™ as an evidence of age document in all licensed venues across Victoria.
The digital keypass was trialled at more than 50 licensed venues in Fitzroy between October 2017 and January this year.
The free Australia Post smartphone app includes an on-screen animation that prevents the replication of the digital Keypass on a non-approved app or format.
The app generates a temporary Quick Response (QR) code that can be scanned by a liquor venue as an extra layer of security using Australia Post’s Digital iD™ smartphone app or a third party ID scanner (such as a Scantek ID scanner).
Identification verification checks take place at Australia Post using the same methods as those used for physical keypasses.
The initiative is supported by the Australian Hotels Association and other industry bodies, and will make it easier for pubs, clubs and other licenced venues to comply with Victoria’s strict liquor laws.