In Reply to: List of things you can't bring back... posted by joandtim on Wednesday, 16. November 2011 at 03:49 Bali Time:
This is list from the web site , you can just copy the bits that you think will be relevant to you.
Declare or beware!
These items MUST BE DECLARED. They pose a high quarantine risk but may be allowed if accompanied by an Import Permit (issued by AQIS prior to arrival), or with treatment* in Australia to make the item safe. Alternatively items will be seized and destroyed by AQIS, or you can drop them in quarantine bins at the airport.
DAIRY AND EGG PRODUCTS
dairy products (fresh and powdered) including milk, cheese and non-dairy' creamers - from countries with foot and mouth disease
airline food containing dairy including milk, yoghurt and sandwiches containing cheese
all whole, dried and powdered eggs, and egg products that contain more than 10 per cent egg as an ingredient, such as mayonnaise
homemade egg products including noodles and pasta that are not commercially manufactured
ANIMAL PRODUCTS
all uncanned meat including fresh, dried, frozen, cooked, smoked, salted or preserved from all animal species
sausages, salami and sliced meats
airline food including sandwiches containing meat
pet food - including canned products and rawhide chews
rawhide articles and handicrafts including drums
LIVE ANIMALS
all mammals, birds, birds' eggs and nests, fish, reptiles, amphibians and insects
PLANT MATERIAL
all potted/bare rooted plants, cuttings, roots, bulbs, corms, stems and other viable plant material
flowers that can be grown from stems such as roses, carnations and chrysanthemums
banana products including food (fresh and dried) and souvenirs made with banana leaf
souvenirs made with or filled with straw, including Thai cushions
SEEDS AND NUTS
cereal grains, popping corn, raw nuts, pine cones, birdseed, unidentified seeds, some commercially packaged seeds, and ornaments including seeds
airline food/snacks
FRESH FRUIT OR VEGETABLES
all fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables
*Quarantine treatments are subject to fees.
Declare or beware!
These items MUST BE DECLARED and inspected on arrival for signs of insects, contamination or disease. Some may require treatment before being allowed in, but most will be permitted after they have been inspected by a quarantine officer.
FOOD
commercially prepared, cooked and raw food and ingredients
dried fruit and vegetables *
canned meat products
dairy products that contain less than 10 per cent dairy - as stated on manufacturers ingredients list
cheese - must be commercially prepared and packaged and originate from countries free from foot and mouth disease
fish and other seafood products *
instant noodles and rice
packaged meals
herbs and spices
herbal and traditional medicines, remedies, tonics and herbal teas*
snack foods *
biscuits, cakes and confectionery *
black tea, coffee and other beverages
infant formula (must be accompanying a child)
ANIMAL PRODUCTS
feathers, bones, horns, tusks, wool and animal hair (must be clean and free of any tissue)
skins, hides and furs
stuffed animals and birds (taxidermy certificate required - some may be prohibited under endangered species laws)
shells and coral (including jewellery and souvenirs)
bee products including honey *, beeswax and honeycomb
used animal equipment including veterinary equipment and medicines, shearing or meat trade tools, saddlery and tack and animal or bird cages
PLANT MATERIAL
wooden articles and carvings including painted or lacquered items
items that include bark (will require treatment or removal of the bark)
artefacts, handicrafts and souvenirs made from plant material
mats, bags and other items made from plant material, palm fronds or leaves
straw products and packaging *
bamboo, cane or rattan basket ware and furnishings
potpourri * and coconut shells
Christmas decorations, wreaths and ornaments
dried flowers and arrangements
fresh flowers and leis (excluding flowers that can be grown from stems such as roses, carnations and chrysanthemums)
OTHER GOODS
biological specimens including tissue culture *
craft and hobby lines made from animal or plant material
used sporting and camping equipment including tents, footwear, hiking boots, golf equipment, bicycles and fishing equipment (need to be checked to ensure they are clean and free from soil contamination)
* Special import conditions may apply.
MORE INFORMATION www.aqis.gov.au/airports 1800 020 504 (free call within Australia)