To help you prepare for your journey and clear security checks at airports quickly and easily, TravelSECURE provides you with a range of advice and tips.
Security screening is compulsory. People and bags entering the secure area of an Australian airport are screened to reduce the risk of a security incident occurring. You are unable to choose how you are security screened. Security checks may seem inconvenient, but they are in place to keep us secure and safe.
The Australian Government encourages you to gain an understanding of security screening before you travel. This will help make your passage through security screening as fast and efficient as possible.
Travel tips
- Carefully pack your bags at home and carry only essential items in carry-on baggage.
- Ensure you are aware of any restrictions on powders, liquids, aerosols and gels.
- Cooperate with the requests and directions of security screening officers, and airport and airline officials.
- Do not make jokes about bombs, firearms or other weapons.
- Do not behave in an aggressive or threatening manner.
- Do not leave your bags unattended.
- Speak to your airline or airport security staff if you see anything suspicious.
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