Leaving Australia is about to get more expensive after budget change

Australia raised its Passenger Movement Charge to $80 per departing traveler from $70, effective January 1, 2027, according to Tuesday's federal budget. The airport lobby and airlines criticized the increase, arguing it pressures cost-conscious travelers during a cost-of-living crisis and makes international travel less competitive. The fee, originally a cost-recovery measure since 1978, has become a general revenue-raising.

Summary by Glance · SMH