If a person who appears to be under the legal drinking age (i.e. under 18) attempts to enter a licensed venue or to buy alcohol, you are required to ask for proof of age.
Acceptable primary evidence of age in NSW includes:
- A driver’s or rider’s licence or permit (issued by an Australian State or Territory or any foreign country)
- Australian passport or a foreign passport issued by another country,
- NSW photo card (issued by Roads and Maritime Services NSW)
- proof of age card issued by a public authority of the Commonwealth or of another State or Territory for the purpose of attesting to a person’s identity and age
- Key pass (over-18) identity card issued by Australia Post.
All primary forms of evidence of age must contain a photograph and date of birth. Door and bar staff must check the authenticity of the identification being offered and to examine it closely in proper light. If you suspect that the patron’s ID could be false, ask for secondary identification.
