A family friend was issued her passport when she was 14 (valid for 5 years), she is now 18 and wants to travel to Bali with her boyfriend (without her parents). She has made a couple of enquiries about the validity of her passport as an adult (ie: able to travel without her parents). Australia post have told her that she will need to get a new passport, however the passport authorities have told her it will be ok.
She is very worried about the conflicting information. Has anyone actually had a minor turn 18 and travel on the existing passport or Australia Post correct in saying she will need a new a passport.
Thank you :)