Customs Information Technology Requirements Determination, Signed 23 September 2024 ​

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The Australian Border Force sought Commissioner approval in October 2024 for a Customs Information Technology Requirements Amendment Determination to implement the Australia Travel Declaration (ATD) system ahead of trial commencement on 21 October 2024. The 2024 Determination amends the 2021 Determination by inserting section 8A establishing IT requirements for ATD submissions regarding accompanied and unaccompanied personal effects of passengers and crew members. Two submission pathways are specified with different technical standards: one requires ATD messages via HTTPS capable of reception by departmental systems, with arrangements made with airlines and shipping lines to recognise messages through mobile software applications. Public consultation via Australian Customs Notice 2024-34 occurred following the signed executive decision (EC24-005270), with no feedback received during the consultation period.