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Sydney Trials Digital Passenger Card for Travellers From New Zealand

The government hopes it will make travel quicker and easier, and help businesses too.
Sydney Trials Digital Passenger Card for Travellers From New Zealand
Christine Rolin passes her iphone over a scanner as she uses the new mobile app for expedited passport and customer screening being unveiled for international travellers arriving at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida on March 4, 2015. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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The Australian Border Force is extending its trial of the digital incoming passenger card for travellers arriving in Sydney from New Zealand.

The digital version replaces the traditional paper card that travellers fill out on the plane before handing it to officials when they arrive in Australia.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]