The Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2026 has been introduced into the House of Representatives by the Department of Home Affairs, proposing a further amendment to the Passenger Movement Charge Act 1978.
Under the Bill, the Passenger Movement Charge payable by most passengers departing Australia will increase from $70 to $80. The amendment is set to take effect the day after the Bill receives Royal Assent.
The increased charge will apply to departures from Australia on or after 1st January 2027. An exception applies where a passenger departs using a ticket or equivalent travel authority that was sold or issued before the Act’s commencement, and the departure occurs between 1st January 2027 and 30th June 2028 in which case the previous $70 charge will continue to apply.
Click here: Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2026