New Duty Free Allowances

You can now buy more at Melbourne Airport. As of February 1, 2005, the duty free purchase allowances in Australia have increased. Travellers entering Australia are entitled to the following new allowances;

General Goods

You are now permitted to bring $A900 (for adult travellers, 18 years or over) or A$450 (for travellers under 18 years) worth of general goods (excluding alcohol and cigarettes).

These goods can be obtained overseas or purchased in Australia on a duty/tax free basis before departure, or for which a refund of tax has been approved through the Tourist Refund Scheme.

Alcohol

Adults are permitted to enter Australia with 2.25 litres of alcoholic beverages.

Tobacco Products

Each adult is permitted to enter Australia with 250 cigarettes, or 250 grams of cigars or tobacco products.

Note: Family members are permitted to pool their allowances. For further information about the new allowances please visit the Downtown Duty Free web site.