No, you generally cannot bring fresh bananas into Australia when you arrive as a traveler due to strict biosecurity laws protecting the local industry from pests and diseases, and while Australia grows its own bananas, importing fresh ones is highly restricted and not currently happening commercially. If you have bananas or other fresh produce, you must declare them to Australian Border Force officials; failure to declare can result in significant fines, confiscation, or visa issues, though declaring them allows for safe disposal.
The whole of the state is a biosecurity zone for bananas, grape plants, mangoes and sugarcane. Do not take any plants, soil or items that have been in contact with these plants into Queensland. For more information about the following biosecurity zones please contact the DAF customer service centre on 07 3404 6999.
Australian Customs prohibits many food items to protect against pests and diseases, especially fresh produce (fruit, veg), meat, poultry, pork, eggs, and dairy, but also things like sweets (mithai), raw nuts, and some herbs/spices; all food must be declared, and prohibited items can include fresh items, most meats (fresh/dried/processed), some dairy, pet foods, and specific plant materials like seeds and certain plants, while even allowed items (tea, coffee, packaged snacks) need declaration and inspection.
Every fresh banana you buy in Australia is grown right here. No fresh bananas are imported to Australia. Where are most bananas grown in Australia? The vast majority of bananas are grown in Far North Queensland (94%).
From 1946 to 2021, it was illegal in Western Australia to drive a car with more than 50 kg of potatoes in it. Not totally true. However, as the Potato Marketing Corporation controlled supply, it was illegal to buy, sell or even possess more than 50kg ... and this is the important qualifier ... WITHOUT A LICENCE!
Many many websites claim, without any kind of evidence to support it, that it is illegal to wear hot pink pants after midday on a Sunday in Victoria. There is, however, nothing we could find in the legislation – old or new – to indicate that this is fact. So you may wear your hot pink pants anytime you like!
Yes, roasted peanuts are generally allowed as long as they are factory-sealed and declared upon arrival.
Australia's "25-Year Rule" allows importing classic and collectible vehicles (cars, motorcycles, light commercials) older than 25 years, under the Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) laws, by obtaining a Concessional RAV (Register of Approved Vehicles) approval to avoid strict compliance with modern Australian Design Rules (ADRs). This "rolling" rule means the vehicle must be at least 25 years old at the time of application, simplifying imports for enthusiasts but still requiring compliance with ADRs relevant to its original build year, plus some modifications for safety like VINs or child restraints.
A large part of the traditional Aboriginal diet included native fruits and seeds that grew naturally within the area. The types of fruit and seed depended on the season and availability, but could include wild passionfruit, wild oranges, bush tomato, bush banana, bush plums, mulga seeds and wattle seeds.
Biscuits, bread, cakes, pastries, Christmas cake, and Christmas pudding (excluding cheesecakes) These products are allowed into Australia if: they are for personal consumption. they are fully cooked, shelf stable (do not require refrigeration) and contain no meat.
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One thing you shouldn't leave without is a suitcase full of authentic Australia souvenirs you can't easily find anywhere else – Vegemite, MooGoo, Banksia aroma pods, and so many more!
Prohibited or restricted goods including medicines, steroids, illegal pornography, firearms weapons or illicit drugs.
Fresh fruit and vegetables are also allowed in hand luggage, so feel free to pack an apple, banana, or carrot sticks. They're a nutritious, travel-friendly snack that's easy to grab between flights.
Travelling to South Australia
No fresh fruit (including fresh fruit salad), fruiting vegetables (including tomato, eggplant, capsicum and chilli) or non-commercial honey can be taken from Victoria and across any part of the border into South Australia.
Australian Customs prohibits many food items to protect against pests and diseases, especially fresh produce (fruit, veg), meat, poultry, pork, eggs, and dairy, but also things like sweets (mithai), raw nuts, and some herbs/spices; all food must be declared, and prohibited items can include fresh items, most meats (fresh/dried/processed), some dairy, pet foods, and specific plant materials like seeds and certain plants, while even allowed items (tea, coffee, packaged snacks) need declaration and inspection.
The Australian genome clusters together with Highland Papua New Guinea (PNG) samples and is thus positioned roughly between South and East Asians. Apart from the neighboring Bougainville Papuans, the closest populations to the Aboriginal Australian are the Munda speakers of India and the Aeta from the Philippines (Fig.
The flesh of the bananas remains unaffected and delicious to eat. All Woolworths' Cavendish bananas across Queensland stores are sourced from Queensland, from Lakelands to Caldwell. Howe Farming Group owner Dennis Howe.
The ten year rule refers to the residency limitation placed on criminal deportation in s. 201 of the Migration Act. Under existing law, once a "permanent" resident has lived in Australia for ten years he or she is no longer liable for criminal deportation.
Japanese import cars are cheap in Australia primarily due to Japan's strict, expensive vehicle inspection system (Shaken) pushing owners to sell younger cars, high quality/low mileage from less driving, Japan's strong car manufacturing leading to lower local prices, and the availability of unique, well-equipped models not sold in Australia, offering great value even after import costs.
If you bring over AUD 10,000 (or foreign equivalent) into Australia without declaring it, you must report it to the Australian Border Force (ABF) on your customs card or via an online form, or face significant penalties, including heavy fines and even jail time for failing to declare, as it's a legal requirement under the Anti-Money Laundering Act to prevent criminal activity like money laundering. You can carry unlimited cash, but the declaration is mandatory for sums of $10,000 or more, including physical currency and bearer negotiable instruments.
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Almonds. Almonds take the lead as one of the healthiest nuts, thanks to their impressive nutrient profile. These nuts are high in vitamin E, magnesium, and healthy monounsaturated fats. Studies have shown that regular almond consumption can help lower bad cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
According to the Australian Food Timeline, the ban spread to South Australia and Western Australia, but in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania peanut butter remained in use. A Sanitarium spokesperson confirmed the term peanut paste was used in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland from about 1929/1930.