Australia\’s Canberra Airport pilots customs immigration smart gate, customs clearance only takes 20 seconds

China News Service, November 30. Australia.com published an article on the 30th saying that in early 2018, Canberra International Airport in Australia will become a pilot site for the new generation of customs entry \”smart gates\” (SmartGates). After the pilot, a new \”contactless\” customs clearance processing system will be launched at all international airports across Australia in 2018 and 2019 to provide more convenience for international passengers.

According to Australian media reports, Canberra Airport will launch trial operations in early 2018. In the initial stage of launch, the new \”smart door\” system will still operate in \”contact\” mode, and passengers will need to insert their passports for self-service clearance. Soon, these \”smart doors\” will convert to \”contactless\” mode, allowing an increasing number of passengers to pass automatically through biometric facial recognition systems without the need to provide a passport.

It is reported that after the pilot in Canberra ends, that is, in 2018 and 2019, 105 new \”smart doors\” will appear in all international airports in Australia. Australian Federal Immigration Minister Peter Dutton said that to ensure Australia\’s border protection is at the forefront, the Australian government has invested A$330 million in these areas over the past three years. \”These grants will establish a complex, smart and innovative ecosystem with data analysis, biometrics and processing capabilities. The system will comprehensively manage the movement of people and goods across Australia\’s borders.\”

During an inspection at Canberra Airport, he added: \”Whether it\’s in Australia or overseas, Australian border security All ABF officers will use this state-of-the-art technology, which will underpin the critical role they play in identifying everyone crossing Australia\’s borders. The technology will free up ABF officers to focus on travellers. interactions, intelligence gathering and enforcement operations,” Angus Taylor, Assistant Minister for Cities and Digital Transformation. Taylor said that the \”smart door\” will shorten the personal clearance time to 20 seconds.