For safety reasons, the following types of Dangerous Goods must not be carried in your baggage. These goods fall into the categories shown below. Brief cases and attaché cases incorporating Dangerous Goods such as lithium batteries or pyrotechnic devices are totally forbidden. Disabling Devices such as mace, pepper spray etc. containing irritant or incapacitating substances are prohibited on the person, in checked baggage and cabin baggage. Firearms and dangerous weapons are not permitted in the cabin. Petrol driven chainsaws, brushcutters and similar devices are also not permitted for carriage under any circumstances even if they are new or unused.

For a comprehensive guide to the carriage of dangerous goods please refer to the IATA Passenger Guide for Dangerous Goods.

Another source of valuable information is the travelSECURE website, published by the Australian Government. The travelSECURE website is designed to help you get through the security checkpoints at Australian airports quickly and easily. It will help you understand the aviation security measures in place at Australian airports and why they are necessary. It provides information on preparing for your trip, what you are prohibited from taking on board, and travelling with children, medicines or sporting equipment. It also provides a number of videos that explain the screening process and liquids, aerosols and gels restrictions.