Digital Australia Travel Declaration arrives at Western Sydney International Airport

Key points

• Western Sydney International Airport will be the first in Australia to use the new digital Australia Travel Declaration for arriving passengers. The web-based form, replacing the paper incoming passenger card, allows travellers to submit immigration, customs, and biosecurity details up to 72 hours before arrival.
• The government plans to roll out the system to all international airports and seaports within 12 to 18 months, with a $56 million investment over four years.
• The declaration aims to streamline passenger processing and enhance biosecurity screening.