May 17, 2026 – 1.24pmTravel industry leaders are furious with the federal government for slugging travellers with an increased departure tax in last week’s budget, without detailing where the money will be spent.One tourism industry figure has called it “a blatant tax grab” and criticised the government for failing to commit the revenue to modernising Australia’s border.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Extra fee for travellers in budget a ‘blatant tax grab’, industry says
Increasing the departure tax will raise $755 million for the federal government. The travel industry is demanding answers on how it will be spent.
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