Getting an Australian passport

From the 14 September 2011, surgery is no longer a prerequisite to issue you a passport showing your male gender. If you have changed your name, proof of your legal name change is required.

Click here to read the Joint media release from The Hon Kevin Rudd MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs and The Hon Robert McClelland MP, Attorney-General

The Australian Passport Information Service (APIS) provides a telephone information service to callers inside Australia seven days a week. Your questions will be answered by trained and experienced staff. You can contact APIS on 131 232 for the cost of a local call. Hours of operation are (EST) 8am-8pm weekdays and 8:30am-5pm weekends and most public holidays.