Minister to be satisfied of person’s citizenship and identity

Current

Before issuing an Australian passport to a person, the Minister must be satisfied:

(a)

that the person is an Australian citizen; and

(b)

of the identity of the person.

Note:

See sections 42 and 43 for details about how the Minister satisfies himself or herself of an Australian passport applicant’s citizenship and identity.

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8 Minister to be satisfied of person’s citizenship and identity