The Star

Trend of using statutory declarations to support ID document applications must stop, says Kitingan

KOTA KINABALU: There is a rising trend of non-citizens signing statutory declarations (SD) as a supporting document for their application of identity documents, says Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

You can now use digital statutory declarations for sick and carer's leave

Winter cold and flu season is in full swing and, with COVID in the mix too, a lot of workers may be seeking documented evidence when taking sick or carer's leave. Many workplaces will accept a medical ...
SBS

Put down the ink pen! This crucial step in applying for a visa has been digitised

Digital statutory declarations were adopted in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The changes, now made permanent, impact a range of visa applicants including worker, student and partner visas. The ...
Couriermail

Statutory declarations go digital, pen and paper no longer required

The federal government has introduced legislation to permanently allow declarations to be made with electronic signatures and video-link witnessing. The measures were temporary during Covid-19. The ...