Licence card photographs

Information about the standard required for licence card photographs by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.
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There are photograph service providers who can help you to take an appropriate photograph and will provide you with a digital copy that can be used.

To get a passport quality photo by a professional passport photo provider you can attend one of the following:

  • Post offices
  • Professional photographers
  • Large chain stores with printing facilities
  • Many camera stores
  • Some pharmacies and chemists
  • Other established reputable businesses.

Further information on photograph requirements is available from Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Important:

A passport photo may not be required for all licence types, please refer to the below for more information

High risk work licensing

Identification photograph requirements for high risk work licences

Application for a new or renewal high risk work licence must be submitted with a ‘passport quality’ identification photograph which meets the required standards.

Your photograph must:

  • be a JPG, JPEG, GIF, or PNG file type and no larger than 5MB.
  • be in colour
  • be no more than 6 months old
  • be large enough to show your head and top of your shoulders close up
  • show natural skin tones and colours - no flash reflection
  • show you with natural expression and mouth closed (i.e. not smiling)
  • have a plain, light-coloured background (e.g. white, cream or pale blue)
  • show you facing and looking directly at the camera
  • not show you looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or with head tilted
  • show you without hat or head covering unless worn for religious reasons.
  • show your eyes open and clearly visible, and only with glasses if you regularly wear them.
  • not be affected by red eye

If your photograph does not meet these requirements it will be rejected and you will be required to submit a new renewal application.

Please contact Licensing Services on 1300 489 099 if you have any questions or concerns.

Plumbers' licensing

Identification photograph requirements for plumbers' licensing

Applications for a new plumbers' licence must be submitted with an identification photograph which meets the required standards.

If you are renewing and it has been more than 5 years since your photo was updated you will be requested for a new photograph.

Your photograph must:

  • be a JPG, JPEG, GIF, or PNG file type and no larger than 5MB.
  • be no more than 1 month old
  • show your head and top of your shoulders close up
  • have a plain, light-coloured background (e.g. white, cream or pale blue)
  • be shot in a portrait view
  • show you without hat or head covering unless worn for religious reasons
  • show your eyes open and clearly visible, and only with glasses if you regularly wear them

If your photograph does not meet these requirements your licence will automatically expire and you will not be authorised to carry out plumbing work.

You have a further 28 days from the date of your licence expiry to renew your licence and submit information including photographs if necessary to complete your application. If you miss this timeframe you will need to apply for a Plumber's licence - Reissue.

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