What not to bring in going/migrating to Australia for the first time

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• engineer20 Sydney
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  February 2017

  https://www.border.gov.au/EnteringorleavingAustralia/Documents/english-ipc-sample.pdf

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• Cassey Melbourne, Australia
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  February 2017

  Hi, try watching Border Protection Australia in Youtube. It'll give you an idea of what and what not to bring. Don't forget to declare food,etc because there's a big fine.
  

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• candace Sg
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  March 2017

  hello with regards po sa medicine ok naman yung mga over the counter drugs diba like paracetamol, naproxen, charcoal, loperamide, vitamins ngpurchase kasi ko kaso yung reseta filled up so wala nako copy nung prescription .. I read po sa dibp what medications need a prescription so hindi sila included but i wanna ask sa mga nakabring in ng mga to. thanks a lot
• C_hiLL Adelaide
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  Before max expire meaning na before mag lapse ang initial entry po ba?

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• engr_boy Sydney
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  March 2017

  bringing food is like playing russian roulette. suwertehan lang. i've seen people go out unscathed. i've seen customs throw most things in the trash can/rubbish bin. just make sure you declare them. to avoid penalties.

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• ladymamba24 Mandaluyong
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  March 2017

  Hello! Pwede po ba magdala ng cosmetic products, like toner, sunblock, rejuvenating cream and the likes? Hindi sya branded like ponds and other brands na nabibili sa malls. Thank you!