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Zac de Silva

Aussie travellers to give up socials crossing US border

A popular travel option to the US will require social media disclosures by Australians and others. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

The prime minister will not be drawn on a major overhaul of US border security rules that could force travellers from Australia and 41 other countries to hand over five years of social media data when applying for an entry permit.

Under plans put forward by the Trump administration, social media accounts would be made a "mandatory data element" for anyone looking to use the country's popular visa-free travel scheme known as ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation).

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