DRIVER’S LICENCE RELIEF FOR THOSE CAUGHT UP IN OPTUS DATA BREACH

Anyone applying for a replacement driver’s licence number and card must be able to show they have been advised by Optus that they are at risk.

NSW

* Service NSW and ID Support NSW are working with Transport for NSW on driver’s licence relief

* Affected Optus customers will soon be able to apply for a replacement number buy novelty documents online through Service NSW or one at its offices

* The replacement fee of $29 will be reimbursed by Optus

VICTORIA

* Department of Transport is working with IDCARE to get a full list of Victorian licences exposed by the breach

* Anyone at risk can get their VicRoads record flagged against any potential future fraud and request a number and card replacement

* The government will ask Optus to repay the cost

QUEENSLAND

* Replacement driver licence numbers and cards will be offered free of charge to impacted Optus customers

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

* Licence numbers can be changed at a Service SA Centre

* Replacement fee of $20 will be waived

* Anyone who has already paid for a replacement licence can get a refund through Service SA

ACT

* The government is still working through the issue of replacing driver licence numbers and cards

OTHERS:

As of 8pm AEST Tuesday, Western Australia, Northern Territory and Tasmania were still to advise on their plans but are expected to follow the other jurisdictions.