Australia has strict biosecurity laws and procedures to ensure that goods entering our borders do not harm our unique environment and agricultural industries.
Australia’s biosecurity laws prohibit importation of certain goods that may seem harmless but can have a devastating impact on our environment and agriculture.
If caught trying to bring in these good without declaring, people can face hefty fines and even visa cancellation. 
Macro of a small fruit fly (Diptera) Source: GettyImage / Joao Paulo Burin
If caught trying to bring in these good without declaring, people can face hefty fines and even visa cancellation.
When arriving from overseas, all passengers must complete an Incoming Passenger Card, declaring any goods that may pose a biosecurity risk like food, animal products and plant material, including wooden articles.
Biosecurity officers inspect declared goods and decide whether the goods can safely enter the country or require treatment, export, or destruction.
