Check dangerous goods and pack right for a safe flight.

Some items are banned on aircraft by law because they can harm people or the aircraft. Others must be packed right, in your carry-on or checked baggage only. Before you fly, check online or with your airline.

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Toddler, infant, baby formula, breast milk

Food - General

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

Food is not considered a Dangerous Goods and is generally allowed. For International Travellers, depending on the food, it may be subject to quarantine. Please refer to the Department of Agriculture for more information. http://www.agriculture.gov.au/travelling/arriving-in-australia

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Food - General

Food (crackers, crispbread, gingerbread, muesli bars, oat sachets, shortbread, tomato sauce)

Food - General

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

Food is not considered a Dangerous Goods and is generally allowed. For International Travellers, depending on the food, it may be subject to quarantine. Please refer to the Department of Agriculture for more information. http://www.agriculture.gov.au/travelling/arriving-in-australia

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Food - General

Protein powder (soy, whey, workout, pre-workout etc)

Food - General

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

Food is not considered a Dangerous Goods and is generally allowed. For International Travellers, depending on the food, it may be subject to quarantine. Please refer to the Department of Agriculture for more information. http://www.agriculture.gov.au/travelling/arriving-in-australia

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Food - General

Vitamins, fish oil tablets, health supplements

Vitamins and Supplements

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

In tablet, capsule or liquid form. International travellers - Liquids, Aerosols and Gel limits apply when carried in the cabin.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Vitamins and Supplements

Analgesics, Antibiotics, headache tablets, insulin, medicine, prescription medication, pills

Medicines, medications, prescriptions

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

The medicine is to be for the personal use of the passenger.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Medicines, medications, prescriptions

Musical Instrument (Flute, Guitar, Saxophone, Violin etc)

Musical Instrument

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

The carriage of large or valuable musical instruments in the cabin, may need advance approval from the airline you are flying with.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Musical Instrument

Swords (bayonet, broadsword, claymore, fencing, Japanese, katana, replica, samurai, Viking)

Swords or Weapons - Sporting, ornamental, replica

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

Checked in baggage only. Overseas travellers - check with the Department of Immigration and Border Protection - Australian Customs website https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Ente/Brin/Can-I-bring-it-back

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Security item
Can be checked-in
Can't be carried-on
Swords or Weapons - Sporting, ornamental, replica

Weapons - throwing and striking (bolas, chains, flails, ninja stars)

Swords or Weapons - Sporting, ornamental, replica

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

Checked in baggage only. Overseas travellers - check with the Department of Immigration and Border Protection - Australian Customs website https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Ente/Brin/Can-I-bring-it-back

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Security item
Can be checked-in
Can't be carried-on
Swords or Weapons - Sporting, ornamental, replica

Make-up (brush, compact, eyeliner, eye-shadow, powder, pressed powder)

Make up and comestics including equipment (not restricted)

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

No conditions applicable

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Make up and comestics including equipment (not restricted)

Smart Bag (containing lithium ion battery for recharging devices) without mobile/wi-fi communication

Smart Bag (containing lithium ion battery for recharging devices) without mobile or wi-fi communication

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

Must be treated as spare batteries. Cannot be checked-in. Carry on-luggage only. Airline approval required for batteries between 101 and 160 Wh.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Airline approval required
Can't be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Smart Bag (containing lithium ion battery for recharging devices) without mobile or wi-fi communication
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