The Department of Foreign Affairs
and Trade issues passports, both in
Australia and overseas, to be used as evidence
of identity and citizenship by Australians who
are travelling internationally, in accordance
with the provisions of the Australian
Passports Act 2005 and other legislation..
Passport application forms are available from
from 
your
local Post Office
or download
an Application Form online.
Applications should be personally lodged at
an Australia Post office or directly at the
Australian Passport Office.
To find the nearest Australia Post office that
will accept your passport application,
visit
their website.
An appointment may be necessary.
You will be able to obtain a passport in your
correct male sex once your birth certificate has
been corrected. If you have changed your name,
your legal change of name documentation is also
required.
The Australian Passport Information
Service (APIS) - telephone 131 232 or
http://www.passports.gov.au/
Passports for Australian Citizens
