There are restrictions on what you can pack in your baggage or carry onto an aircraft. It is important to check in advance what you can and can’t bring.
Some items have the potential to be used to harm other passengers and crew. You cannot take these items beyond the security screening point or on board an aircraft.
If a screening officer finds these items in your carry-on baggage, you will not be able to take the items through the security screening point. Airports and airlines do not have to store or return items to you.
If you aren’t sure if you can take an item, check with your airline or leave it at home. In some circumstances, you may be able to pack the item in your checked baggage, but you should check this with your airline.
Checked Baggage
You can pack some items in your checked baggage that cannot be carried onto an aircraft. You should check with your airline in advance. Some items are considered dangerous goods and may be dangerous even in your checked baggage. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) administers the rules and regulations for dangerous goods.
If you aren’t sure if something is a dangerous good, check if any restrictions apply at Can I pack that?
Screening of checked baggage
All checked baggage must be screened. This process occurs after your baggage is checked in.
If your checked baggage alarms, security must carry out further screening to resolve it. They may contact you to be present during this screening.
