Friday was the day I was to renew my License. I woke up not really looking forward to it because OFT never makes it easy. I rang the Brisbane OFT to ask if anything was necessary other than my forms, my two photos and myself in person. I was told nothing else was needed. I questioned the fingerprinting and was told that I will need to pay $100 today and will get a letter in the mail telling me where and when to be fingerprinted? I documented times and names for my record.
So far so good.
So husband and I drove into the city, he dropped me off and went away, ready to be picked up once I had finished the business. By the way, this little adventure cost me three hours of my time.
I complete my form, submit my two photos, as well as hand over my credit card to make payment. The receipt is minus the $100 - it hasn't been taken out. I question it. I was then told that because I paid for the renewal of my license before 3 October, I do not need to pay the $100. I questioned that also and a supervisor appeared out of nowhere and repeated what the previous Public Servant told me. Yes, again I documented times and names.
I shake my head while I walk away and hope to goodness that I will not be fined because if I am, I have three names and two times of the day documented.
They must see me coming.