Major driver's licence change being rolled out for eligible Aussie motorists: 'Making life easier'
The Northern Territory is set to introduce a digital driver's licence system, aligning with most other Australian states. The new system will allow residents to store their licences on smartphones and will function even without mobile data coverage.
Why it matters
The digitization of government identification improves administrative efficiency and convenience for citizens in an increasingly mobile-first society.
The Northern Territory will soon roll out a digital driver's licence system to fall in line with most of the country. (Getty/ABC) Thousands of Aussies still holding on to their physical driver's licence will soon be able to ditch it, as the entire country moves closer to a digital system.
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