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Post-pandemic surge in passport applications triggers lengthy delays

An Australian passport pictured

An Australian passport pictured Source: AAP

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 this week Tue 8th June saw a daily record with close to 16,500 applications received.



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