Migration Amendment (Overseas Organ Transplant Disclosure and Other Measures) 2023

# Migration Amendment (Overseas Organ Transplant Disclosure and Other Measures) 2023 ## What it does When Australians enter the country, they'll need to declare if they've had an organ transplant overseas in the last 5 years. If they answer yes, they must provide details about where they had the transplant—which country, city, and the name of the hospital or medical facility. ## Why it matters The government wants to track organ transplants to crack down on organ trafficking and exploitation. Some people travel abroad to buy organs in countries with fewer protections, which can involve coercion or vulnerable people being exploited. This disclosure requirement helps authorities identify suspicious patterns and potentially investigate illegal organ trade networks. ## Key details - **The questions**: Travellers entering Australia will answer three questions on their passenger card—whether they've had an overseas transplant, and if yes, where and at which facility - **Reporting**: The government must publish an annual report showing how many people disclosed overseas transplants and where those transplants occurred - **Timeline**: The law comes into effect 6 months after it receives Royal Assent (final approval), giving authorities time to set up the system