The following are not allowed into Australia Fruit and vegetables All dairy products (unless from countries on the approved dairy list) Eggs and egg products Uncanned meat products (fresh, dried, frozen, cooked, smoked, salted or preserved) Live animals and insects Live plant material including potted plants, cuttings, vines, roots, bulbs, bark, banana leaf Seeds and raw nuts Any Organic materials Tips to go through Quarantine All luggage is screened or x-rayed on arrival in Australia. Don't risk an on-the-spot fine or prosecution - declare all food, plant material and animal products (including many common souvenirs) you are carrying on your incoming passenger card. May require treatment (at a cost) to make it safe. High-risk items will be seized and destroyed. In many cases declared goods are returned to you after inspection. However, any item that presents a pest or disease risk will be withheld by Quarantine and may require treatment (at a cost) to make it safe. High-risk items will be seized and destroyed. Before heading home, make sure you clean all soil from your hiking boots, sporting equipment, camping gear, and bike tires. These goods must be declared for inspection. Pack items for quarantine inspection together, and in easy reach. Make sure you eat or throw away all fruit, vegetables and aircraft food before you land in Australia. Regulations also apply to all international mail and packages. At the end of the day, it's all about protecting Australia's unique environment, and agriculture and tourism industries. Every month the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) seize about 33,000 items of quarantine risk from international travelers. For quarantine tips on shopping wisely overseas visit http://www.travelbug.gov.au