Australia is moving to digitise the collection of passenger details for arrivals at airports, replacing paper passenger entry forms with digital options. Multiple outlets report that the rollout is intended to speed up arrival processing and modernise border-related procedures. The changes involve digitising the capture and handling of arrival information for all Australian airports rather than relying on paper forms.
One report says the changes will be implemented before the end of 2026, with Perth among the locations expected to be affected within that timeframe. The government is described as seeking to streamline border requirements and improve efficiency for arrivals while ensuring the required passenger information continues to be collected.
Both sources frame the move as part of a broader push to update border processes and reduce administrative friction for travellers and airport operations. The reporting provided does not include further operational details, including whether travellers will be required to use specific digital platforms or the exact timing of rollout at each airport, beyond indicating that Perth is due for updates by late 2026.
