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[BF] Free Replacement Passports for Bushfire Victims @ Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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[BF] Free Replacement Passports for Bushfire Victims @ Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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ilovefullprice on 04/01/2020 - 21:46 passports.gov.au (1440 clicks)
Last edited 09/01/2020 - 23:44 by 1 other user

If your passport has been lost or damaged in bushfires, you may be eligible for a free replacement. Call 131 232 for more information.

Australian Passport Office
Australian Government
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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    • BradH13 on 04/01/2020 - 22:23
      +57

      Passport is the most secure identification one can own. I'd probably want mine back if I lost everything too…

      • iforgotmysocks on 04/01/2020 - 22:51
        +11

        Like more secure than my blockbuster membership card?

    • ChippyD on 04/01/2020 - 22:23
      +8

      Or they need some ID…

        • ChippyD on 04/01/2020 - 22:28
          +10

          Free replacement would make one think you needed a passport originally

        • BargainMyMiddleName on 04/01/2020 - 23:49

          What about the people who don’t have a drivers license? Dohhh

    • longhaul84 on 04/01/2020 - 22:40
      +6

      If you have nothing to say, just pipe it.

    • JetBombat on 04/01/2020 - 22:41
      +3

      Everyone is doing what they can mate, this is what DFAT can do. Think about what you can do to help out. Donate to WIRES, for example.

      • Dotherightthing on 04/01/2020 - 23:49
        +5

        He is doing what he can lol

        • ak47wong on 05/01/2020 - 22:09

          Trolling OzB, nice

    • Forenti on 05/01/2020 - 00:30
      +2

      Because people that just lost their homes might want to go on holiday?

      Probably a good chance they would sometime in the 10 years that a passport lasts…

    • R4 on 05/01/2020 - 10:11
      +5

      Or a vital business trip to secure a new contract?
      Or a urgent flight to visit a dying relative?

      A ridiculous response.

  • da1andonly on 04/01/2020 - 22:37
    +3

    What is defined as a bushfire victim?

    • salmon123 on 04/01/2020 - 22:37
      +117

      Had to shake scomo's hand …

      • expertreader on 04/01/2020 - 22:40
        +4

        I thought no one did that so far … willingly anyway.

        • Numlock on 06/01/2020 - 21:47

          Alert: Toad is from the shire

      • iforgotmysocks on 04/01/2020 - 22:52
        +1

        Well you have to have a go to get a go

      • Numlock on 04/01/2020 - 22:57

        Had to look at Scomo

        • jackspratt on 05/01/2020 - 02:10
          +7

          That would make us all victims.

    • Miss B on 05/01/2020 - 08:35
      +2

      Who can get the passport replacement for free is clearly defined.

      If your passport has been lost or damaged in bushfires, you may be eligible for a free replacement.

    • ChippyD on 04/01/2020 - 22:54
      +11

      You're right, family and friends of those impacted wouldn't be on Ozbargain either

        • SlappersOnly on 05/01/2020 - 01:07
          +3

          I mean, I live in a completely different state but I’ve been forwarding a few things posted here to my sister-in-law who’s grandparents lost their home recently. I agree that a passport is probably not crucial atm but it’s still 1 less thing they might have to pay for I guess.

    • jackspratt on 05/01/2020 - 02:11
      +3

      Username checks out. ☹️

  • ihavecentsnotsense on 04/01/2020 - 22:55
    +40

    BTW, this is a long-standing government policy and applies to anyone who’s been through a natural disaster. It’s not something specifically offered to victims of the current catastrophic bushfires: https://www.passports.gov.au/passports-explained/how-apply/e…

    • AlexF on 05/01/2020 - 10:03

      Thanks for link. Good to know DFAT’s following official policy, instead of do-gooder brand promotions.

  • kingmoron on 04/01/2020 - 23:01
    +9

    isnt this a targeted deal? >_>

    • Clear on 04/01/2020 - 23:27
      +1

      Targeted deals are allowed. Marking them as targeted however requires a moderator 😉

  • boomramada on 04/01/2020 - 23:22
    +19

    These are not deals, can't we have a page dedicated for bushfire victims ?

    • chinawa111 on 05/01/2020 - 00:36

      Deals for the unfortunate affected by bushfires……

      • boomramada on 05/01/2020 - 10:05
        +4

        This more of a platform for keyboard warriors and good publicity for businesses.
        If you are a bushfire victim, there are some good communities out there with genuine help.
        When your house got burn, first thing you do is to look for bushfire deal in Ozb? Lol

    • chrism238 on 05/01/2020 - 06:29
      -1

      …and a page for any items under $5, particularly groceries.

  • Clear on 04/01/2020 - 23:26
    -5

    I think we found the firebugs. Those who are against support for bushfire victims and firefighters!

    • [Deactivated] on 05/01/2020 - 06:54
      -2

      Its mostly been acts of God, so i guess we can ask our PM to have a chat with the big fella.

      • AlexF on 05/01/2020 - 10:08
        -1

        I suspect ScoMo will be asked gander in the mirror and reflect on policies.

      • Clear on 05/01/2020 - 13:29

        Considering I've been downvoted I'd say we've already found one. Plenty of fires have already been arson and plenty were in previous seasons when I fought them.

        • AlexF on 05/01/2020 - 13:42

          You found nothing - you’re conflating firebugs and policies that led to environmental conditions that foster fires.

          • Clear on 05/01/2020 - 13:44

            @AlexF: My comments have nothing to do with policies. Firebugs have caused a lot of the bushfires we are facing.

            • AlexF on 05/01/2020 - 13:46
              -1

              @Clear: You're not seeing the bigger picture.

              • Clear on 05/01/2020 - 13:47

                @AlexF: My reply was for supabrudda and it has nothing to do with you.

                I see the big picture perfectly about my comments just fine thank you. I made them.

  • prkr on 05/01/2020 - 14:54
    +8

    No, it’s not a deal or a bargain.

    However, OzBargain is a great platform to share information as such. Those who have replied saying bushfire victims won’t be surfing OzBargain, what else might they be doing? There’s a lot of time to kill. Sleepless nights, I’m sure. I come on OzBargain even when I’ve got no money, it’s like window shopping. It passes time.

    • freo on 10/01/2020 - 16:49
      +1

      Also - If my family or a friend was in a bushfire zone and I saw this while sitting at a desk in the city, I would pass on this information.

  • Chazzozz on 06/01/2020 - 11:01

    Added to the Disaster Relief wiki page.

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