Nothing to Declare

This fly‑on‑the‑wall documentary follows the daily routines of customs and immigration officers as they carry out their duties. Filmed at Australia’s biggest airports, it provides an unfiltered view of the officers’ work, from processing passengers to managing border security and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The series is presented as a fly‑on‑the‑wall documentary, produced in an episodic format. It turns the camera onto the day‑to‑day world of customs and immigration officers who work at the nation’s largest airports, offering a straightforward observational look at their professional environment. Each episode tracks the officers as they go about their duties, showing how they manage the flow of travellers, conduct checks and respond to the routine demands of border control. By staying close to the staff, the programme captures the mix of routine procedures and the occasional unexpected situations that arise in such a busy setting, giving viewers a clear sense of what life is like for those on the front line of Australia’s airport security. The focus remains firmly on the officers themselves, their interactions with passengers and colleagues, and the pressures inherent in keeping the country’s borders secure. Set against the backdrop of Australia’s busiest air hubs, the documentary provides an unembellished glimpse into the inner workings of customs and immigration services, allowing audiences to see the human side of an often‑overlooked part of travel infrastructure.