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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Electric shaver, toothbrush, epilator, beard trimmer, razor and similar devices for personal use

Portable electronic devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells, battery or batteries (watches, calculators, cameras, mobile phones, laptops, camcorders etc.)

Updated: 2 February 2026
Conditions

Batteries must not exceed 2 g for lithium metal or 100 Wh for lithium ion. Carried by passengers or crew for personal use only. Should be carried in carry-on baggage. If a device is carried in checked baggage, measures must be taken to prevent unintentional activation and to protect it from damage. The device must be completely switched off (not in sleep or hibernation mode).

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Portable electronic devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells, battery or batteries (watches, calculators, cameras, mobile phones, laptops, camcorders etc.)

Open razors (also called straight razors)

Open razors (also called straight razors)

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
Open razors (also called straight razors)

Razor blades

Razor blades

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 be carried-on
Razor blades

Disposable razors and shaving razors (excluding open or straight razors)

Razor blades

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 be carried-on
Razor blades
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