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Digital Licence Boost: Queensland Opens Secure App Access for Driver and Motorcycle Trainer Accreditations
Queensland driver trainers and motorcycle rider trainers can now carry their official accreditation on the Queensland Digital Licence app, giving them a secure digital alternative to plastic cards and making it easier for learners to confirm their trainer’s credentials. More than 1.2 million Queenslanders already use the app, and around 1,000 new people are signing up every day.
Key points
- Driver trainer and motorcycle rider trainer accreditations have been added to the Queensland Digital Licence app alongside existing digital driver licences, photo ID cards and recreational marine licences.
- The Crisafulli Government says the move ends years of delays under the former Labor government and is part of its broader plan to modernise service delivery and give Queenslanders more choice between physical and digital credentials.
- The update follows last year’s integration of Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) licences, which gave more than 105,000 tradies access to nine different digital work licences via the same app.
What the change means for trainers
- Accredited driver trainers and rider trainers will see their accreditation appear automatically in the app once they have the latest version installed and hold a valid accreditation on the Department of Transport and Main Roads system.
- Trainers can now store multiple licences in one place, quickly check whether their accreditation is active, due for renewal or expired, and avoid the risk of losing or damaging physical cards while working on the road.
Benefits for learner drivers and riders
- Young learner drivers and riders can use the app to confirm that their instructor’s digital accreditation is current and legitimate before booking lessons, adding an extra layer of confidence and safety for families.
- The government argues that easier verification of credentials will help strengthen trust in the driver training sector, which plays a crucial role in road safety by teaching new motorists the skills needed for safe vehicle operation.
Government message and future roll-out
- Minister for Customer Services and Open Data Steve Minnikin says the integration gives professionals a secure and efficient way to manage their accreditation so they can focus on their work rather than carrying extra cards.
- Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg says additional transport-related accreditations are scheduled to be added to the Digital Licence app during 2026, as the government continues its push to digitise more frontline services.
How to access the digital accreditation
- Eligible trainers can download or update the Queensland Digital Licence app from the Apple App Store or Google Play, then log in to see their driver trainer or rider trainer accreditation appear automatically alongside other digital credentials.
- More information for licence holders and businesses on using or checking digital credentials is available via the Queensland Government’s dedicated Digital Licence information pages at qld.gov.au/digitallicence.
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