Business peak body urges $60 departure fee be used to fund tourism
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry proposed on Tuesday to use a $60 departure fee to fund the tourism sector. This fee, increased from $50 in the 2026-27 budget, could generate $90 million in its first six months, supporting regional tourism infrastructure and workforce development to boost the industry’s growth target to $280-$300 billion by 2035.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 14:02 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 14:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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