New R Series Passports Release Date - June 2021

Lachlan made this Freedom of Information request to Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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Lachlan
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Dear Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade,

Can you please provide a specific and updated timeline of when the new R series passports are expected to be available and issued for new applications?

Yours faithfully,

Lachlan

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From: Lachlan <[FOI #7515 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 16 June 2021 10:55 AM
To: FOI <[DFAT request email]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Freedom of Information request - New R Series Passports Release Date - June 2021

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Dear Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade,

Can you please provide a specific and updated timeline of when the new R series passports are expected to be available and issued for new applications?

Yours faithfully,

Lachlan

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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
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-----Original Message-----
From: Lachlan <[FOI #7515 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 16 June 2021 10:55 AM
To: FOI <[DFAT request email]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Freedom of Information request - New R Series Passports Release Date - June 2021

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CAUTION: This email originated from outside the organisation. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender.
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Dear Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade,

Can you please provide a specific and updated timeline of when the new R series passports are expected to be available and issued for new applications?

Yours faithfully,

Lachlan

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