[smpc]

The UK does it, as does most of Western Europe. I believe Austrialia and New Zeland do it. Most of the free world does it.

Dont know about the other countries you mentioned,but there is no compulsory passport law in Australia.

[traditionalist]

Dont know about the other countries you mentioned,but there is no compulsory passport law in Australia.

What sort of ID must you present to open a bank account in Australia?