Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2026

Summary

This amendment changes how Australia charges passengers leaving the country. Currently, the Passenger Movement Charge is a fee that travellers pay when departing Australia by air or sea — this legislation adjusts that charge, likely modifying the amount passengers pay or how it's collected. The amendment updates the Passenger Movement Charge Act 1978, which sets the rules for this departure tax. The change matters because even small adjustments to this charge affect millions of Australian travellers and international visitors each year, and could impact airline ticket prices, government revenue, or how airports process departing passengers.