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Commonwealth Coat of Arms of Australia
LIN 25/059
Migration (Approval of Primary and Fall-back Reporting Systems—International Passenger Aircraft) Instrument 2025
I, Stephanie Foster, Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs, make the following instrument.
Dated 15 September 2025
Stephanie Foster PSM
Secretary
Department of Home Affairs
Contents
Part 1—Preliminary
1 Name
2 Commencement
3 Authority
4 Definitions
5 Schedules
Part 2—Primary and fall-back reporting systems for crew
6 Approval of primary reporting system—crew
7 Information to be reported under primary reporting system—crew
8 Approval of fall-back reporting systems—crew
9 Information to be reported under fall-back reporting systems—crew
Part 3—Primary and fall-back reporting systems for passengers
10 Approval of primary reporting system—passengers
11 Information to be reported under primary reporting system—passengers
12 Approval of fall-back reporting systems—passengers
13 Information to be reported under fall-back reporting systems—passengers
Schedule 1—Repeals
Instrument of Approval of Primary Reporting Systems (International Passenger Aircraft – Crew) 2015
Instrument of Approval of Primary Reporting Systems (International Passenger Aircraft – Passengers) 2015
Instrument of Approval of Fall-back Reporting Systems (International Passenger Aircraft – Crew) 2015
Instrument of Approval of Fall-back Reporting Systems (International Passenger Aircraft – Passengers) 2015
Part 1—Preliminary
1 Name
This instrument is the Migration (Approval of Primary and Fall-back Reporting Systems—International Passenger Aircraft) Instrument 2025.
2 Commencement
This instrument commences on the day after it is registered.
3 Authority
This instrument is made under the following provisions of the Migration Act 1958:
(a) section 245J;
(b) section 245K
4 Definitions
In this instrument:
ABOC means the Australian Border Operations Centre.
Act means the Migration Act 1958.
Department means the Department of Home Affairs, including the Australian Border Force.
international passenger aircraft has the meaning given by regulation 3.13 of the Regulations.
Regulations means the Migration Regulations 1994.
5 Schedules
Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.
Part 2—Primary and fall-back reporting systems for crew
6 Approval of primary reporting system—crew
For the purposes of section 245J of the Act, the following system is the approved primary reporting system for each member of the crew of an international passenger aircraft:
(a) the interactive Advance Passenger Information system called the Advance Passenger Processing System, as provided by C P S Systems Pty Ltd (ABN 64 000 965 551, ACN 000 965 551), part of the Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques NaamlozeVennootschap.
7 Information to be reported under primary reporting system—crew
(1) For the purposes of subsection 245J(3) of the Act, the information set out in the following table is specified to be reported about each member of the crew of an international passenger aircraft who holds:
(a) an Australian passport;
(b) a New Zealand passport; or
(c) a travel document, other than an Australian or New Zealand passport, with a Crew Travel Authority as provided by the Department.
| Item | Short Field Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crew Type | The type of crew person, either:<br>(C) Operating Crew; or<br>(X) Positioning Crew. |
| 2 | Document Type | The type of travel document, either:<br>(P) Passport;<br>(O) Other; or<br>(N) None. |
| 3 | Document Number | The assigned number of an official identification document issued by a state or organisation to a person for the purposes of international travel.<br>Blank only if Document Type is (N). |
| 4 | Traveller’s Nationality Code | As documented in the travel document, the three-letter country code assigned by the International Civil Aviation Organisation. |
| 5 | Family Name | The first four characters of the person’s family name. |
| 6 | Trans-Border Flight | The flight number used by the operator of the air service on which the person will cross the Australian border. |
| 7 | Check-In Port | The port at which the person commences an international movement and at which advance passenger information for the person is collected. |
| 8(a) | Expected Port | The Australian port at which the person will be cleared by the Department for movement into Australia. |
| 8(b) | Expected Port | The Australian port at which the person will be cleared by the Department for departure from Australia. |
| 9 | Check-in Date | The check-in date and time (according to Greenwich Mean Time) used to locate the person. |
| 10(a) | Trans-Border Port | The first port in Australia at which the person will arrive when travelling to Australia. |
| 10(b) | Trans-Border Port | The last port in Australia at which the person will depart when travelling from Australia. |
| 11 | Transit Indicator | An indicator that the person is transiting at origin or destination (if applicable). |
(2) For the purposes of subsection 245J(3) of the Act, the information set out in the following table is specified to be reported about each member of the crew of an international passenger aircraft who has obtained up-lift approval from the ABOC.
8 Approval of fall-back reporting systems—crew
For the purposes of section 245K of the Act, the following systems are approved as fall-back reporting systems for each member of the crew of an international passenger aircraft:
(a) the ABOC, by telephone to either of the following telephone numbers in Australia:
(i) 1300 368 126; or
(ii) (02) 6264 1301; or
(b) the ABOC, by email: ABOC@abf.gov.au; or
(c) the ABOC, by SITATEX to the address CBRIXCR; or
(d) APPchat.
9 Information to be reported under fall-back reporting systems—crew
(1) For the purposes of subsection 245K(2), the information in the following table is specified to be reported about each member of the crew of an international passenger aircraft for flights arriving in Australia.
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| 1 | The flight number, port of arrival of the aircraft and the expected date of arrival of the aircraft. |
| 2 | Where the operator has confirmed that each crew member has boarded the aircraft, each person holds:<br>(a) a travel document, other than an Australian or New Zealand passport, and a visa or Crew Travel Authority, which is in effect that permits the person to travel to and enter Australia; or<br>(b) a current Australian or New Zealand passport. |
| 3 | For each crew member who the operator has not confirmed as falling within Item 2, whether the operator has obtained up-lift approval from the ABOC. |
(2) For the purposes of subsection 245K(2), the information in the following table is specified to be reported about each member of the crew of an international passenger aircraft for flights departing from Australia.
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| 1 | The flight number, port of departure of the aircraft and the expected date of departure of the aircraft. |
Part 3—Primary and fall-back reporting systems for passengers
10 Approval of primary reporting system—passengers
For the purposes of section 245J of the Act, the following system is the approved primary reporting system for each passenger of an international passenger aircraft:
(a) the interactive Advance Passenger Information system called the Advance Passenger Processing System, as provided by C P S Systems Pty Ltd (ABN 64 000 965 551, ACN 000 965 551), part of the Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques NaamlozeVennootschap.
11 Information to be reported under primary reporting system—passengers
(1) For the purposes of subsection 245J(3) of the Act, the information set out in the following table is specified to be reported about each passenger of an international passenger aircraft who holds:
(a) an Australian passport;
(b) a New Zealand passport; or
(c) a travel document, other than an Australian or New Zealand passport, and a visa which is in effect, other than a special purpose visa, that permits the person to travel to and enter Australia.
| Item | Short Field Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Document Type | The type of travel document, either:<br>(P) Passport;<br>(O) Other; or<br>(N) None. |
| 2 | Document Number | The assigned number of an official identification document issued by a state or organisation to a person for the purposes of international travel.<br>Blank only if Document Type is (N). |
| 3 | Traveller’s Nationality Code | As documented in the travel document, the three-letter country code assigned by the International Civil Aviation Organisation. |
| 4 | Family Name | The first four characters of the person’s family name. |
| 5 | Trans-Border Flight | The flight number used by the operator of the air service on which the person will cross the Australian border. |
| 6 | Check-In Port | The port at which the person commences an international movement and at which advance passenger information for the person is collected. |
| 7(a) | Expected Port | The Australian port at which the person will be cleared by the Department for movement into Australia. |
| 7(b) | Expected Port | The Australian port at which the person will be cleared by the Department for departure from Australia. |
| 8 | Check-in Date | The check-in date and time (according to Greenwich Mean Time) used to locate the person. |
| 9(a) | Trans-Border Port | The first port in Australia at which the person will arrive when travelling to Australia. |
| 9(b) | Trans-Border Port | The last port in Australia at which the person will depart when travelling from Australia. |
| 10 | Transit Indicator | An indicator that the person is transiting at origin or destination (if applicable). |
(2) For the purposes of subsection 245J(3) of the Act, the information set out in the following table is to be reported about each passenger of an international passenger aircraft who:
(a) is eligible for a special purpose visa as determined by the Act and the Regulations; or
(b) has obtained up-lift approval from the ABOC.
| Item | Short Field Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Document Type | The type of travel document, either:<br>(P) Passport;<br>(O) Other; or<br>(N) None. |
| 2 | Document Number | The assigned number of an official identification document issued by a state or organisation to a person for the purposes of international travel.<br>Blank only if Document Type is (N). |
| 3 | Traveller’s Nationality Code | As documented in the travel document, the three-letter country code assigned by the International Civil Aviation Organisation. |
| 4 | Family Name | The person’s full family name, as stated in the person’s passport or other relevant travel documentation. |
| 5 | Given Names | The person’s full given names, as stated in the person’s passport or relevant travel documentation. |
| 6 | Date of Birth | The person’s date of birth. |
| 7 | Sex | The person’s gender, either:<br>(M) Male;<br>(F) Female;<br>(U) Unknown; or<br>(X) Unknown. |
| 8 | Trans-Border Flight | The flight number used by the operator of the air service on which the person will cross the Australian border. |
| 9 | Check-In Port | The port at which the person commences an international movement and at which advance passenger information for the person is collected. |
| 10(a) | Expected Port | The Australian port at which the person will be cleared by the Department for movement into Australia. |
| 10(b) | Expected Port | The Australian port at which the person will be cleared by the Department for departure from Australia. |
| 11 | Check-in Date | The check-in date and time (according to Greenwich Mean Time) used to locate the person. |
| 12(a) | Trans-Border Port | The first port in Australia at which the person will arrive when travelling to Australia. |
| 12(b) | Trans-Border Port | The last port in Australia at which the person will depart when travelling from Australia. |
| 13 | Transit Indicator | An indicator that the person is transiting at origin or destination (if applicable). |
12 Approval of fall-back reporting systems—passengers
(1) For the purposes of section 245K of the Act, the following systems are approved as fall-back reporting systems for each passenger of an international passenger aircraft:
(a) the ABOC, by telephone to either of the following telephone numbers in Australia:
(i) 1300 368 126; or
(ii) (02) 6264 1301; or
(b) the ABOC, by email: ABOC@abf.gov.au; or
(c) the ABOC, by SITATEX to the address CBRIXCR; or
(d) APPchat.
13 Information to be reported under fall-back reporting systems—passengers
(1) For the purposes of subsection 245K(2), the information in the following table is specified to be reported about each passenger of an international passenger aircraft for flights arriving in Australia.
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| 1 | The flight number, port of arrival of the aircraft and the expected date of arrival of the aircraft. |
| 2 | Where the operator has confirmed that the passenger has boarded the aircraft, each person holds:<br>(a) a travel document, other than an Australian or New Zealand passport, and a visa which is in effect that permits the person to travel to and enter Australia; or<br>(b) a current Australian or New Zealand passport. |
| 3 | For each passenger who the operator has not confirmed as falling within Item 2, whether the operator has obtained up-lift approval from the ABOC. |
(2) For the purposes of subsection 245K(2), the information in the following table is specified to be reported about each passenger of an international passenger aircraft for flights departing from Australia.
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| 1 | The flight number, port of departure of the aircraft and the expected date of departure of the aircraft. |
Schedule 1—Repeals
Instrument of Approval of Primary Reporting Systems (International Passenger Aircraft – Crew) 2015
1 The whole of the instrument
Repeal the instrument.
Instrument of Approval of Primary Reporting Systems (International Passenger Aircraft – Passengers) 2015
2 The whole of the instrument
Repeal the instrument.
Instrument of Approval of Fall-back Reporting Systems (International Passenger Aircraft – Crew) 2015
3 The whole of the instrument
Repeal the instrument.
Instrument of Approval of Fall-back Reporting Systems (International Passenger Aircraft – Passengers) 2015
4 The whole of the instrument
Repeal the instrument.