New Aviation Security Measures for Carry-on Baggage at International Airports
To increase your safety, there are new rules for taking liquids, aerosols and gels on flights into and out of Australia.
For more information, email lags@dotars.gov.au or contact the liquids, aerosols and gels hotline on 1300 791 581 during business hours.
These new rules are needed to protect you from the threat of liquid explosives. They are in effect from 31 March 2007.
Each container of liquids, aerosols or gels in your carry-on baggage must be 100 millilitres or less. All the containers must be sealed in a transparent, one-litre plastic bag. You are only allowed one plastic bag. Any resealable bag of one litre capacity or less is allowed.
You may still carry on board prescription medicines. Baby products and non-prescription medicines that you need for the flight are also allowed. Proof of need may be required.
When you get to the screening point, you will have to surrender any liquids, aerosols or gels greater than 100ml that you still have with you, including duty free. The new rules also introduce random frisk searches as part of the screening process.
We recommend that you look through the diagram below and pack your bags in accordance with these new rules before you check-in. This way you will have time to put any containers that are too big into your check-in baggage.
Additional information is available on the Department of Transport and Regional Services website www.dotars.gov.au
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