Australia Consulate-General

Honestly was expecting security level 1000, but everyone was chill and it was pretty empty when I came to visit.
I came in for an early appointment and rang the bell like the sign said. No one was around so I didn’t ring it again. Someone just happened to see me while they were doing paperwork, so I was helped by then.
You can’t really expect much at a Consulate-​General except fast service. Or you hope it will be fast. It’s actually very challenging calling the Consulate-​General before your appointment. Firstly, you need to leave a voicemail since you most likely won’t be directed to an actual person. They make sure you know that they’ll only call you back if the answer cannot be found on their website.

Passport renewal. Standard speed processing
I got my new passport in 4 BUSINESS DAYS, over New Year break! Wow!
Hallelujah to speeding bureaucracy!