A vaccine passport system could be in place shortly, allowing Australians to prove they've been vaccinated for international travel. How it will work: http://9Soci.al/ugPD50G5SkT #9News | Nightly at 6pm | 9 News

29K views · 531 reactions | Immunisation rates have soared overseas after introducing vaccine passports. Strategic Health Policy Consultant Professor Bill Bowtell says Australia should head down the same path. #9Today | TODAY | Facebook

Plans are underway to make it easier for Australians to renew their passports. The federal government is in the process of changing laws so that passports can be updated through the myGov portal using an e-signature. The move could help clear backlogs at the post office and produce savings of up to $400 million a year. It's expected to be up and running within 12 months. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/sydney #Passports #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney