The ID verification methods vary to account for channels like that you can buy SIMs from vending machines at airports and train stations and verify online https

The ID verification methods vary to account for channels like that you can buy SIMs from vending machines at airports and train stations and verify online https://www.acma.gov.au/theACMA/approved-methods-for-verification-of-identity-at-time-of-activation https://www.acma.gov.au/theACMA/approved-methods-for-verific... Vodafone just let you tick a box saying "i am who i say i am" https://www.acma.gov.au/Industry/Telco/Carriers-and-service-providers/Obligations/vodafone-breaches-verification-rules-for-prepaid-mobiles https://www.acma.gov.au/Industry/Telco/Carriers-and-service-...