The objects of this Bill are to

(a) provide for the vesting of powers and duties  for the issuance of, and control over, passports and travel documents;

(b) provide for the issuance of passports and travel documents;

(c) provide for the recognition of Interpol  travel documents;

(d) repeal  and replace  the Passports Act, 2003; and

(e) provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing.