Airline passengers could soon be forced to produce photo identification before boarding domestic flights in Australia, bringing security standards in line with those at international terminals.
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and aviation security experts have long argued that identity checks are needed to prevent criminals and fugitives boarding flights under false names.
There have also been calls for liquid restrictions and full body scans.
While photo ID was once required for all domestic flights, most airlines now offer self-service kiosks and mobile check-in, meaning passengers never have to prove who they are.
The ABC understands the Federal Government is moving to close that gap and will announce the additional security measure before the end of the year.
Between 2013 and 2016, 60 people were charged with flying under false names.
One of those was self-styled Islamic preacher Junaid Thorne, who flew from Perth to Sydney.
Aviation security has been under scrutiny since police uncovered a plot to bring down an Etihad flight from Sydney using an improvised explosives device in July.
The Government ordered a review of security arrangements at all airports which is due to be handed down next year.
Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman used the special COAG meeting today to step up calls for increased security at Hobart International Airport.
Mr Hodgman said he would "continue to argue very strongly" for an AFP presence at the airport.
