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Post-pandemic surge in passport applications triggers lengthy delays

An Australian passport.

Consular assistance is being peovided to the families of two Australians found dead in the Philippines. Source: AAP / Supplied

Pre-pandemic there were around 7,000-9,000 applications daily, but Tuesday saw a daily record with close to 16,500 applications received.



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