Updated regulations surrounding passenger security at airport

Published on 03 February 2025

The Department of Home Affairs has updated regulations surrounding passenger security at all Australian security-controlled airports. This includes Armidale Regional Airport.

Since 1 February 2025, all passengers travelling on Qantaslink flights between Armidale and Sydney must undergo body scanner screening, with the only exception being those with special circumstances as specified by the Department of Home Affairs*. The special circumstances include:

• persons who have vision impairment,
• persons with prosthetic devices, medical device/equipment,
• persons with reduced mobility,
• persons carrying a small child and with family groups,
• persons accompanied by an assistance animal,
• persons accompanied by an animal other than an assistance animal,
• persons accompanied by a carer,
• persons with hidden disabilities.

Please refer to the Department of Home Affairs webpage:

• ‘People with special circumstances’ for criteria and evidence requirements
• ‘Security screening at airports’ for information on body scanner technology. 

*This update will not impact people without special circumstances.