Is it illegal to photocopy drivers license in Australia?

In Australia, it is not illegal under Commonwealth legislation to photocopy a driver’s licence if you are acting in accordance with the information protection guidelines. State and territory laws may also apply, so it is important to check the legislation in the relevant jurisdiction(s).

Some of the key conditions of the Privacy Act 1988 and associated Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) include only collecting personal information from individuals as necessary, using personal information only for a purpose for which it was collected, and ensuring the personal information is taken care of to prevent misuse, unauthorised access or disclosure.