Trump, ICE set to be handed access to Australians' biometric data, ID documents
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- The Trump administration and ICE are being granted access to Australians' biometric data and ID documents by the Albanese government.
- This is in response to a US demand for tighter security under the Visa Waiver Program.
- Australians currently travel to the US visa-free via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).
- Since December, ESTA users must provide biometric information and social media histories when entering the US.
- Fingerprinting has long been a requirement in many US airports.
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