Passenger Movement Charge Amendment 2024

# Passenger Movement Charge Amendment 2024 **What it does** The government is increasing the fee you pay when you leave Australia by plane or ship. The Passenger Movement Charge — a tax on departing passengers — is going up to $70 per person. This replaces whatever the previous amount was under the old law. **Why it matters** If you're flying out of Australia, you'll pay more. This charge gets added to your ticket price, so it affects holiday costs, business travel, and visits to family overseas. The government uses this money for border management and processing services. **Key details** - The new $70 charge kicks in from **1 July 2024** - If you already bought your ticket before 1 July 2024, you won't pay the new rate — you'll pay whatever was charged when you booked - This applies to everyone departing Australia, regardless of destination or citizenship - The charge is collected as part of your ticket, not as a separate payment at the airport

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