New 'R' series of passports
Dear Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
Can you let me know when the new 'R' series of passports are due to be issued, and what difference there is with the current 'P' series. Thanks
Yours faithfully,
Simon Thomas
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Thomas,
Thank you for your email to the FOI team at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (the department).
You have made an enquiry regarding passport series. Your enquiry has been provided to the relevant line area, who will provide a response to you in due course.
As your email did not make a formal request for access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (the FOI Act), the FOI team will not take further action in relation to your enquiry.
Kindest regards,
DFAT FOI Team
Freedom of Information and Privacy Law Section
Legal Division | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
DFAT.GOV.AU | Twitter | Facebook | Flickr | YouTube
This email and any attachments may contain confidential information or legal advice over which legal professional privilege can be claimed. Such privilege is not waived and you should ensure that, in your handling of the advice, you avoid waiving privilege. Please consult the author of the advice if unsure about appropriate handling.
-----Original Message-----
From: Simon Thomas <[FOI #7266 email]>
Sent: Friday, 16 April 2021 9:24 PM
To: FOI <[DFAT request email]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Freedom of Information request - New 'R' series of passports
**************************************************
CAUTION: This email originated from outside the organisation. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender.
**************************************************
Dear Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Can you let me know when the new 'R' series of passports are due to be issued, and what difference there is with the current 'P' series. Thanks
Yours faithfully,
Simon Thomas
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
[FOI #7266 email]
Is [DFAT request email] the wrong address for Freedom of Information requests to Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade? If so, please contact us using this form:
https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...
This request has been made by an individual using Right to Know. This message and any reply that you make will be published on the internet. More information on how Right to Know works can be found at:
https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...
Please note that in some cases publication of requests and responses will be delayed.
If you find this service useful as an FOI officer, please ask your web manager to link to us from your organisation's FOI page.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Thomas
Thank you for your email requesting information on the new 'R' series passports. Your enquiry has been forwarded to this section for a response outside of the formal FOI process.
Due to the impact of COVID-19 the expected release of the next generation of Australian passport has been delayed by 12 to 18 months. The R series passport is now planned for release sometime in mid to late 2022.
The R series Australian Passport will use new types of material, construction techniques and personalisation equipment to provide greater security and durability than the P series passport. The R series will also feature a hard polycarbonate data page, that is sturdier and more secure than previous series, as well as being waterproof. The visa pages of the R series will display iconic Australian landscapes and places. Unfortunately we are unable to comment on any security features or specific artistic design as they are still being developed.
Yours sincerely
Passports Client Services
Passport Legislation and Reviews Section | Australian Passport Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Australian Passport Information Service 131 232
www.passports.gov.au
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade collects, uses and discloses your personal information in accordance with our obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Passports Act 2005 (Cth). Further information about how we use and disclose your personal information to process your application for an Australian passport is available on our website: www.passports.gov.au/protecting-your-pri....
-----Original Message-----
From: Simon Thomas <[FOI #7266 email]>
Sent: Friday, 16 April 2021 9:24 PM
To: FOI <[DFAT request email]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Freedom of Information request - New 'R' series of passports
**************************************************
CAUTION: This email originated from outside the organisation. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender.
**************************************************
Dear Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Can you let me know when the new 'R' series of passports are due to be issued, and what difference there is with the current 'P' series. Thanks
Yours faithfully,
Simon Thomas
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
[FOI #7266 email]
Is [DFAT request email] the wrong address for Freedom of Information requests to Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade? If so, please contact us using this form:
https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...
This request has been made by an individual using Right to Know. This message and any reply that you make will be published on the internet. More information on how Right to Know works can be found at:
https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...
Please note that in some cases publication of requests and responses will be delayed.
If you find this service useful as an FOI officer, please ask your web manager to link to us from your organisation's FOI page.
-------------------------------------------------------------------