Colander-wearing Pastafarian strains the rules with Queensland driver’s licence photo
The Guardian World
by Catie McLeodFebruary 28, 2026
Syaban Shadikillah told to get new driver’s licence after being issued one using photo of him with colander on his head
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A “Pastafarian” in rural Queensland has vowed to fight to keep his driver’s licence featuring a photo of him wearing a colander on his head, arguing it’s a matter of freedom of religion.
But the state government has told him he must hand it in and get a new one, as it was issued “in error”.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/28/2026