Post-pandemic surge in passport applications triggers lengthy delays

There's growing frustration at passport offices across the country with no end to the application backlog in sight. Pre-pandemic there were around 7,000-9,000 applications daily - while Tuesday June 7 saw a daily record with close to 16,500 applications received.

International borders may have reopened but thousands remain stuck on ground as they wait for their passport to be issued. Source: AAP