E-passport issues cause delays for thousands at Australian airports

The Australian Border Force says it is working to fix a computer issue causing passport processing problems at several of Australia's international airports.

People stranded at Melbourne Airport Source: Twitter: @michele_qc

Passengers at international airports across Australia are being delayed by a computer systems outage.

It is understood Smartgate passport control machines, which work with e-passports and use facial recognition technology to check travellers' identities, have malfunctioned. 

It meant passports began being checked manually.

Passengers are being encouraged to arrive at airports early to allow additional time for processing.

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