Flights and cruises will become $10 more expensive from January as the government tries to squeeze every available cent out of its "responsible" and "reforming" budget.
The small tithe will apply to the Passenger Movement Charge, a $70 levy on all outgoing air and sea passengers baked into the price of tickets.
Early birds with travel in 2027 already purchased will be spared, with a six-month transition period to apply from January 1.
It's one of the oft-overlooked odd-ball measures peppered throughout the hundreds of pages of budget documents detailing the serious business of running a country.
Strawberries have been targeted for a small biosecurity levy, a move the government has made on the advice of industry, budget papers show.
But another component of the strawberry levy relating to research and development is being pared back, meaning the sweet lunch-box staples are unlikely to become dearer.
"The measure is estimated to decrease payments by $0.1 million over the five years from 2025/26," budget documents proclaim.
There's no expense spared, however, in the $3 million aimed at a very costly birthday party: Canberra's Old Parliament House turns 100 in 2027.
Currently home to the Museum of Australian Democracy, the heritage building will host "commemorative activities" to mark its centenary.
Sports clubs will also get a boost, with $400,000 going to the South Melbourne Football Club to participate in the Oceania Football Confederation Pro League, while Wilston‑Grange Australian Football Club will get $300,000 for new electronic screens.
Australian Associated Press
