passports
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Australia’s New Passports Have A World-First Security Feature
Australia’s passports are some of the world’s most advanced. The latest iteration is even more so; a world-first “floating image” — of kangaroos, naturally — means that any legitimate passport will be virtually impossible to counterfeit. The new document is printed like Australia’s polymer banknotes, too, further stymying potential forgers.
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Why SmartGate Sometimes Goes Wrong
The SmartGate customs processing system generally works well and millions of us use it, but it isn’t perfect. An analysis by the Australian National Audit Office notes that around eight per cent of people who use the gates end up having to see an officer anyway. What goes wrong?
