❓ Hon Paddy Embry asks about the requirement for uncovered heads in driver's licence photos and seeks assurance that the practice will continue. The Minister confirms current practices will remain, with considerations for modesty and religious beliefs.
AnsweredQoN 2064Legislative Council
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(1) Is it a requirement for a person to have their head uncovered for the purpose of the taking of a photo for driver’s licence identification?
(2) Can the Minister give a commitment that this requirement will continue?
(2) Can the Minister give a commitment that this requirement will continue?
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Answered
22 June 2004
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
19 days
Where the individual’s face is also normally covered for the same reasons, every effort is made to protect their modesty and respect their beliefs, by having the photo taken by a member of the same sex and, where possible, away from general public thoroughfare. (2) It is not intended to change current practice.
(2) It is not intended to change current practice.
(2) It is not intended to change current practice.
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