New drivers licences for Queenslanders affected by Optus data breach

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New drivers licences for Queenslanders affected by Optus data breach

New drivers licences with new numbers will be provided to Queenslanders impacted by the Optus data breach.

It came after an online account, claiming to be behind the massive Optus cyber attack, said it released 10,000 records of customer data.

The leaked information included dates of birth, names, phone numbers and, in some cases, addresses, drivers licence numbers and Medicare information.

State Transport Minister Mark Bailey said anyone seeking a new licence should visit the Transport and Main Roads customer service centre.

An Optus data breach notice or written notification from an enforcement authority is required along with evidence of identity for the new licence, Minister Bailey said on Twitter.

The online account said it had deleted its only copy of customers' information, and apologised for the leak.

Optus is working with the Australian Federal Police to try to identify the attacker and prevent further fraud.