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AAP
Politics
Duncan Murray, Tess Ikonomou and Nick Wilson

Digital age transformation for international arrivals

A new digital system for passenger declaration cards is expected to speed up arrivals in Australia. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

The dreaded search for a functioning pen on a long-haul flight will be no more, as Australian carriers prepare to say goodbye to handwritten arrival cards.

The federal government will spend $56.1 million over four years to roll out a digital replacement to orange, incoming passenger cards.

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