Self heating meals
Self heating meals
Updated: 2 February 2026Ready to eat and self heating meals involve dangerous goods with by-products that are hazardous in an aviation environment.
Ready to eat and self heating meals involve dangerous goods with by-products that are hazardous in an aviation environment.
FRHs involve dangerous goods with by-products that are hazardous in an aviation environment.
MREs involve dangerous goods with by-products that are hazardous in an aviation environment.
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-…
No quantity limit applicable
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.
No quantity limit applicable
Magnesium and Ferrocerium fire starters and spark rods, like the ones commercially available for outdoor camping, are not considered a Dangerous Good.
No quantity limit applicable
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…
No quantity limit applicable
Not considered dangerous goods.
No quantity limit applicable
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.
The battery must not have a voltage greater than 12 volts and a Watt-hour rating of not greater than 100 Wh. Equipment must either be protected from inadvertent activation, or the battery disconnected and exposed terminals insulated. Spare batteries must be protected from short circuit by the effective insulation of exposed terminals. No more than two individually protected batteries per person. Passengers should check with their airline for operator variations.
No quantity limit applicable