Thats a change theyve made since my last application.
Neville,
Yes mate this requirement only comes into effect from 01 Aug. A lot of people probably aren't aware but these changes have been about 5 years in the making as a result of an ANAO audit that identified significant deficiencies in the ID verification process.
So don't blame the Dept for this. The Govt swallowed what they were told by ANAO.