Customs' Passenger Initiatives Section has confirmed it is currently looking at whether it's feasible to use electro-visual identification for travellers passing through Australia's international airports.
According to information provided to ZDNet Australia by the Australian Customs Service, it is envisaged that this would be used alongside existing technology, allowing the agency to automatically compare photographs or video images to confirm passengers' identities.
Currently Customs is working with the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, and Passports Australia to assess which would be the most effective biometric technology.
