FED Higher Departure Fees for Persons Leaving Australia

Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2026

10 Sep 2026: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

House of Representatives

Senate

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border costs international travel passenger charges travel fees

Introduced by: The Hon Julian Hill MP (ALP)

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Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

The passenger movement charge increases from $70 to $80 for people departing Australia.
The higher fee applies to departures on or after 1 January 2027.
People keep the $70 rate if they use a ticket bought before the law starts; this applies to departures between 1 January 2027 and 30 June 2028.