The travel and tourism industry criticises a proposed increase to the exit tax, which would charge people leaving Australia more. Industry representatives argue the additional cost will further pressure travellers and businesses at a time when travel demand is already sensitive to prices.
Outlets report the criticism is framed as part of a broader cost environment. The tourism sector says the change is added to other existing increases that are affecting operations and travel spending. Both sources present the industry reaction rather than the government’s rationale, focusing on concerns that the policy could reduce willingness to travel or increase burdens on tourism businesses.
The two reports largely align on the central point: travel sector figures oppose the idea of raising the exit charge, viewing it as another financial impost. They do not provide detailed figures on the size of the increase or outline specific alternative proposals from industry, focusing instead on the general expectation of negative impacts.
