Hoping to ease peak-season congestion, Brisbane Airport Corporation opened an eight-lane Computed Tomography (CT) security checkpoint for outbound international passengers on 18 December. The upgrade, located on level four of the terminal, uses Rapiscan machines similar to those at London Heathrow, allowing laptops and liquids to remain in bags.
The technology is expected to cut average screening times by 30 per cent, according to airport COO Martin Ryan, and aligns with a federal mandate that all major Australian gateways migrate to CT by mid-2026. A temporary walkway currently channels screened passengers down to passport control while refurbishment continues.
For globally mobile staff the benefit is immediate: fewer early-morning bottlenecks for the heavily travelled Brisbane-Singapore and Brisbane-Los Angeles sectors. Airlines anticipate improved on-time departure performance, a critical KPI during the holiday surge that has already seen more than 500 delays nationwide.
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The CT roll-out also has compliance implications. The new scanners generate 3-D imagery and automated threat-detection algorithms, reducing false alarms but increasing the likelihood that prohibited items will be detected. Mobility managers should remind travellers of Australia’s strict powder-liquid-gel limits and the ban on smart-bags without removable batteries.
Brisbane’s upgrade follows similar deployments at Sydney and Melbourne earlier this year. Adelaide and Perth are scheduled to complete CT installation by May 2026, ensuring a consistent screening experience for domestic connections.
The technology is expected to cut average screening times by 30 per cent, according to airport COO Martin Ryan, and aligns with a federal mandate that all major Australian gateways migrate to CT by mid-2026. A temporary walkway currently channels screened passengers down to passport control while refurbishment continues.
For globally mobile staff the benefit is immediate: fewer early-morning bottlenecks for the heavily travelled Brisbane-Singapore and Brisbane-Los Angeles sectors. Airlines anticipate improved on-time departure performance, a critical KPI during the holiday surge that has already seen more than 500 delays nationwide.
Whether you’re a frequent flyer or dispatching staff overseas, VisaHQ can take the hassle out of securing the right travel documents before you reach Brisbane’s new scanners. Its digital platform provides real-time visa and ETA guidance for Australia and onward destinations, with streamlined online applications and live support: https://www.visahq.com/australia/.
The CT roll-out also has compliance implications. The new scanners generate 3-D imagery and automated threat-detection algorithms, reducing false alarms but increasing the likelihood that prohibited items will be detected. Mobility managers should remind travellers of Australia’s strict powder-liquid-gel limits and the ban on smart-bags without removable batteries.
Brisbane’s upgrade follows similar deployments at Sydney and Melbourne earlier this year. Adelaide and Perth are scheduled to complete CT installation by May 2026, ensuring a consistent screening experience for domestic connections.
