Documents And Correspondence In Relation To "smartgate Kiosk" From November 2023 To November 2024 Part 1 Part 2 ​​

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The Department of Home Affairs released a ministerial submission dated June 28, 2024, regarding the Trans-Tasman Seamless Travel Working Group's report for consideration by the Prime Minister ahead of the August 2024 Australia-New Zealand leaders meeting. The submission documents the senior leadership group's three meetings to establish a vision for a "digital, streamlined and secure border experience" between Australia and New Zealand. Key initiatives include a trial of "contactless travel" enabling passengers to use digital credentials and biometrics instead of physical documents at Sydney Airport for departures. The Australian Border Force partnered with Qantas to develop a prototype digital incoming passenger card called the Australia Travel Declaration, with a limited trial planned for later in 2024. The documents indicate the working group is developing a minimal viable product to replace the paper-based incoming passenger card process, though specific funding and implementation details are redacted under cabinet and other exemptions.