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ARTICLE · 16 DECEMBER 2020

Is it illegal to have a fake ID in Australia?

Explanation of laws around fake IDs including how fake ID websites are able to circumvent those laws.

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Over the past few years, there has been a noticeable growth in the prominence of fake IDs in Australia and questions around whether they are illegal.

With websites openly selling these IDs, many have questioned what the potential consequences of possessing such an item is.

It is well-established that you can be charged by Police if you are in possession of false identification documents. However, this seems at odds with the blatant and brazen advertising of fake IDs on the internet.

So, what is the answer?

Buy Fake IDs Online

There are a number of websites that offer fake IDs for prices as low as $60. The most prominent example of this is 'Fakies.com.au'.

Despite having run afoul of the law in 2013, the website relaunched in 2016 and is now operating without issue.

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