Improve the administration of the Passenger Movement Charge.
The Government will increase the Passenger Movement Charge from 1 July 2024 by $10 from $60 to $70 per passenger. The Passenger Movement Charge is a charge levied on passengers departing Australia on international flights or sea transport, irrespective of a passenger's intention to return to Australia. The Passenger Movement Charge was last increased in 2017, and the increase is broadly in line with inflation. The Government will also provide $15.5 million over the 5 years from 2022-23 to the Department of Home Affairs to improve the administration of the Passenger Movement Charge, which will be offset by an estimated increase to receipts of $520.0 million over the 5 years from 2022-23.