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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Flammable or solvent based liquids

Flammable or solvent based liquids

Updated: 2 February 2026
Conditions

No conditions applicable

Quantity limit
Not applicable - forbidden item
Item Not Permitted

Gun oil, gun cleaning solvent, bore solvent, bore cleaner

Flammable or solvent based liquids

Updated: 2 February 2026
Conditions

No conditions applicable

Quantity limit
Not applicable - forbidden item
Item Not Permitted

Shellite, white petrol, white spirit, mineral turpentine, turps etc.

Flammable or solvent based liquids

Updated: 2 February 2026
Conditions

No conditions applicable

Quantity limit
Not applicable - forbidden item
Item Not Permitted

Rare earth

Rare earth

Updated: 2 February 2026
Conditions

Generally forbidden. The exact chemical name of the rare earth element must first be known as well as the purity of the product. You must be able to provide a Safety Data Sheet for the Rare Earth Element being carried but airlines may still refuse to permit the carriage of Rare Earth Elements.

Quantity limit
Not applicable - forbidden item
Item Not Permitted

Animals (stuffed, taxidermied, bones, fur, remains, etc.)

Animals (stuffed, taxidermied, bones, fur, remains, etc.)

Updated: 2 February 2026
Conditions

Depending on the embalming chemicals used in taxidermy these items may contain dangerous goods which are not permitted. Further, these items are subject to biosecurity restrictions. Check with your airline before you fly. 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

Airline approval required
Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Animals (stuffed, taxidermied, bones, fur, remains, etc.)

Potassium permanganate

Potassium permanganate

Updated: 2 February 2026
Conditions

No conditions applicable

Quantity limit
Not applicable - forbidden item
Item Not Permitted

Condys crystals

Potassium permanganate

Updated: 2 February 2026
Conditions

No conditions applicable

Quantity limit
Not applicable - forbidden item
Item Not Permitted

Camera tripod, monopod, film, glidecam and other similar photography equipment

Camera tripod, monopod and similar photography equipment

Updated: 2 February 2026
Conditions

There are certain items that you are not allowed to take in your carry-on baggage because they present a security risk. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: sporting goods, kitchen utensils, tools, and other things with sharp edges or points capable of injuring someone. 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

Security item
Can be checked-in
Can't be carried-on
Camera tripod, monopod and similar photography equipment

Selfie stick

Camera tripod, monopod and similar photography equipment

Updated: 2 February 2026
Conditions

There are certain items that you are not allowed to take in your carry-on baggage because they present a security risk. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: sporting goods, kitchen utensils, tools, and other things with sharp edges or points capable of injuring someone. 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

Security item
Can be checked-in
Can't be carried-on
Camera tripod, monopod and similar photography equipment

Small electrical appliances (hair straighteners, hair dryers/blowers, wall chargers, headphones etc)

Electrical appliances - mains powered

Updated: 2 February 2026
Conditions

Electrical appliances are not considered dangerous goods, however depending on the device, may be subject to security or carry-on baggage restrictions.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Electrical appliances - mains powered
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