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Technology · 14 July 2026

Australia replacing paper arrival cards with new digital system

Australia replacing paper arrival cards with new digital system

Millions of travellers arriving in Australia will no longer need to fill out paper arrival cards, as the Albanese government rolls out digital passenger cards. The alteration comes after a successful pilot scheme on Qantas services arriving in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. The digital system will be rolled out to all international airports and seaports in the coming 12 to 18 months.

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