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 the cabin or checked baggage only. Before you fly, check online or with your airline.

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Ammunition - loose

Ammunition - loose

Updated: 5 November 2025
Conditions

Loose ammunition is strictly forbidden.

Quantity limit
Not applicable - forbidden item
Item Not Permitted

Self heating meals

Self heating meals

Updated: 5 November 2025
Conditions

Ready to eat and self heating meals involve dangerous goods with by-products that are hazardous in an aviation environment.

Quantity limit
Not applicable - forbidden item
Item Not Permitted

Flameless ration heaters (FRH)

Flameless ration heater (FRH)

Updated: 5 November 2025
Conditions

FRHs involve dangerous goods with by-products that are hazardous in an aviation environment.

Quantity limit
Not applicable - forbidden item
Item Not Permitted

Meals Ready to Eat (MRE)

Meals - Ready to Eat (MRE)

Updated: 5 November 2025
Conditions

MREs involve dangerous goods with by-products that are hazardous in an aviation environment.

Quantity limit
Not applicable - forbidden item
Item Not Permitted

Nail polish and nail polish remover (includes acetone)

Nail polish and nail polish remover (include acetone)

Updated: 5 November 2025
Conditions

Personal use amounts only. Usage on board the aircraft strictly prohibited. Conditions may vary for international travel. For more information, please refer to https://www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/can-you-bring-it-…

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Nail polish and nail polish remover (include acetone)

Plants and plant cuttings

Plants and plant cuttings

Updated: 5 November 2025
Conditions

Plants and plant cuttings are not considered dangerous goods unless they contain Genetically Modified Micro-organisms (GMMO) or Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). However, depending on the plant, it may be subject to quarantine. Please refer to https://www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/can-you-bring-it-… for more information.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Plants and plant cuttings

Flint, fire steel, fire strikers and spark rods

Flint, fire steel, fire strikers and spark rods

Updated: 5 November 2025
Conditions

Magnesium and Ferrocerium fire starters and spark rods, like the ones commercially available for outdoor camping, are not considered a Dangerous Good.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Flint, fire steel, fire strikers and spark rods

Candles

Candles

Updated: 5 November 2025
Conditions

Candles are not considered to be dangerous goods. However, associated items like candlesticks and various candlestick holders may be considered a security risk. For more information about security related items, please refer to the Department of Home Affairs - https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/what-we-do/travelsecure/securit…

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Candles

Tape measures

Tape measures

Updated: 5 November 2025
Conditions

Not considered dangerous goods.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Tape measures

Spillable batteries containing lead-acid used in cars, motorbikes, golf carts etc

Spillable batteries containing lead-acid used in cars, motorbikes, golf carts etc

Updated: 5 November 2025
Conditions

Car batteries, wet batteries, or spillable batteries are prohibited from both carry-on and checked baggage unless being used to power a mobility aid or wheelchair.

Quantity limit
Not applicable - forbidden item
Item Not Permitted
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