OFFICIAL
Dear Lachlan,

Thank you for your query.

You have written to the FOI section within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

We do not consider that your email constitutes a valid FOI request, however your email has been forwarded to the relevant line area within the department, who will respond to you in due course.

Kind regards,

DFAT FOI Team
Freedom of Information and Privacy Law Section
Legal Division | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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OFFICIAL
Dear Lachlan

Thank you for your enquiry dated 16 June 2021 to the Freedom of Information section in DFAT, which has been forwarded to the Australian Passport Office for a response.

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.

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

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