Nothing to Declare

This fly‑on‑the‑wall documentary captures the daily work of customs and immigration officers at Australia's largest airports. It offers an unfiltered look at their responsibilities, challenges and interactions with travellers across multiple hubs, highlighting the pace and pressure of border control.

The show is a programme presented as a single episode, filmed in a fly‑on‑the‑wall style. Its format is that of a documentary, giving viewers a direct look at a particular workplace without scripted narration or staged scenes. The core of the series follows the everyday routines of customs and immigration officers. By staying close to the staff as they carry out their duties, the camera captures the moments that make up their professional lives – from routine checks to the occasional unexpected encounter. The focus remains on the officers themselves, showing how they manage the responsibilities that come with keeping Australia’s borders secure. All of the action is set against the backdrop of the country’s largest airports. The series uses an observational approach, letting the environment of these busy hubs speak for itself while the officers go about their work. This setting provides a natural context for the documentary, highlighting the scale and pace of operations at Australia’s biggest air travel terminals.