DTC Options and Recommendations

13/1/2026

Key Outcomes Identified

• DTC Type 1 is a practical, near-term capability using existing ePassport infrastructure.

• Enables earlier, cryptographically verified identity checks across the travel journey.

• Supports biometric-led processing with reduced reliance on physical document presentation.

• Aligns Brisbane Airport with global pre-clearance and seamless travel direction.

Operational Value for Brisbane Airport

• Improved passenger throughput at kiosks, bag-drop, and checkpoints.

• Reduced manual document handling and exception management.

• Earlier risk assessment for border and security authorities.

• Foundation for future biometric and pre-clearance services without locking into proprietary models.

Critical Enablers for Success

• Robust PKI trust management for CSCA and DSC certificate validation.

• High-accuracy biometric verification integrated into existing infrastructure.

• Secure, governed data-sharing arrangements with authorities.

• Clear fallback processes for unsupported or opt-out travellers.

Key Risks to Actively Manage

• Uneven international acceptance and certificate availability.

• Complexity of multi-stakeholder integration.

• Privacy, consent, and cross-border data governance.

• Dependency on ICAO PKD access and revocation mechanisms.

Potential Next Steps

• Launch a controlled pilot with one airline, one vendor, and Home Affairs.

• Formalise data-sharing, consent, and governance frameworks.

• Implement certificate trust and lifecycle management capability.

• Upgrade biometric checkpoints where required.

• Engage early with international partners on acceptance and pre-clearance use.