Are you confused about the new passport rules to get into the UK? You're not alone. If you're a dual citizen of Australia and the UK or Ireland you can't use your Australian passport to travel into the UK from February 25 – you must use your British or Irish passport.🛂 However, the tricky part is figuring out if you actually are a UK citizen. 📝 Pamela Medlen 🎬 Tim Carrier | ABC Midwest and Wheatbelt

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