From September 1, the number of tax-free cigarettes passengers can take through customs will be slashed from a carton, about 200, to just 50. It is feared the move could lead to disembarking passengers bypassing airport duty free outlets and flooding Customs staff instead. Customs officers are bracing for outbursts from angry overseas visitors laden with cigarettes not aware of the new rules.
The duty free cuts are expected to net the Federal Government $600 million over four years. The Australian Airports Association warned travellers could take longer to get through quarantine, amid lengthy bag searches for tobacco and the need to surrender cigarettes or pay duty on tobacco products, click here for more information.
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