The highly anticipated visit, which many attendees admitted was a long-held ‘bucket list’ item for them, gave guests the opportunity to hear from world-leading experts about the design, composition and complex production and verification processes involved in printing polymer bank notes, passports and other important identity documents for both Australia and overseas markets

The fascinating presentations were complemented by the opportunity to watch the production of Australia’s latest $100 note – just the latest of more than 800,000 notes which will be produced at the plant over the coming 12 months. 

Special thanks to LIA Victoria committee member, Dean McGrath, Chief Technical Officer at NPAL for hosting the group, and Mike Griggs – Principal Technical Officer, Passports, and Rob Cook, Design & Operational Capability Manager, for sharing their knowledge and insights. 

The event was just the latest in the LIA Victoria’s series of technical presentations, which are free for LIA members to attend. Membership is open to ‘all people in print’ and represents excellent value for anyone interested in the industry, with individual memberships at $45 and corporate memberships at $120. The 2023-24 membership year commences in October – to apply, contact Jenny Berry at vic@lia.com.au