Traveller (international)

You travel to Australia. This could be by plane, ship or yacht. You may be carrying risk items, such as fruit or vegetables, plants or soil, or sports, fishing and hiking gear.

Good biosecurity is about awareness and action. Know what you are allowed to bring or mail to Australia. Follow the rules. Declare all items, including food. Report anything unusual.

You can help protect Australia from the spread of pests, diseases and weeds.

Take action

Steps you must take. Discover your role in Australia’s biosecurity.

A quick guide

What you need to do. Simple steps to keep pests, diseases and weeds out of Australia.

Bring or mail goods

Check this list of items you may want to bring or mail. Some are not allowed into Australia.

Events

Coming to Australia or returning from an event? What you need to do. What you can and can't bring.

Northern region

Travelling in or through the Torres Strait? Check what you need to do.

Taking pets overseas

What you must do to bring your cat or dog to Australia. This applies to all cats and dogs. Even if they originate from Australia.

Travel to Australia

How to prepare for travel. What you can expect when you arrive.

Report a concern

Resources

Learn more about biosecurity at the border. These useful resources can help.

Biosecurity - it's everyone's business

What to do in Northern Australia. Prevent the spread of pests and diseases. Video stars ABC TV's Dirtgirl and Costa.

Can you bring it in?

What you can and can't bring into Australia. Advice on both biosecurity and other import controls.

Still not sure?

Use this form to find the right advice for the goods you want to bring or mail.