National security gets a boost / NEWS.com.au, 9 May 2006

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,19082204-26780,00.html
Paul Colgan
"THE discovery of criminal syndicates selling complete Australian identities including passports and birth certificates has prompted the Federal Government to spend almost $20 million on setting up strike teams to combat document fraud across the country. Police investigations have revealed criminals selling Australian identities - including drivers' licences, passports, birth certificates and even Medicare cards - that would allow terrorists and other criminals to avoid detection." [Snippet]