[LINK] Australia Post to lose passport services

[Martin Barry]

$quoted_author = "Scott Howard" ;
> 
> However based on your email I've just checked, and it seems that the
> process changed last June and it now has to be done in person. (Which is
> annoying, as my passport is full again...)

Not only that but is there now a AU$102 overseas lodgement fee.

https://www.passports.gov.au/passportsexplained/pages/quickoverseasapplicationguide.aspx

I consider myself lucky in that we have the Frankfurt consulate nearby and
saved myself a few $ and a fair bit of hassle by renewing my passport 9
months early just before the rules changed last year.

cheers
Marty