Left at 15
Feb 15th 2017, 10:37 pm
#31
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Re: Left at 15
From Australian Gov't website...make of it what you want but I'd call that a strict control....
When I used to fly in-out Australia those requirements were administered and some people were caught just because of ignorance on how Australian customs applied those rules. I've no idea on what happens these days... maybe they're more relaxed. Knowing is better than having your medicine confiscated just because of an administrative rule than was not complied with.
That was my point of reference.
The traveller's exemption allows people entering Australia to carry their medicines and medical devices with them for their use or the use of an immediate family member.
Follow these simple rules to make sure you don't get caught up at the border:
Find out whether your medicine needs a permit by seeing if it's listed on the Office of Drug Control website (link is external). If the medicine you are bringing in is on the page (e.g. testosterone, DHEA), you must apply for an Inbound Travellers Permit. Contact [email protected] (link sends e-mail) for information on how to apply.
Don't bring medicines or medical devices into Australia for anyone other than yourself or an immediate family member.
For prescription medicines, bring the prescription with you or have a letter from your doctor that outlines what you are taking and how much you are bringing with you.
Keep the original packaging for your medicines and medical devices intact so they can be easily identified.
Do not bring more than a 3 month supply with you.
Check what medicines need to be declared at the border at the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website. (link is external) You must declare any medicines which may be subject to abuse or misuse. This includes steroids, strong pain medicines, cannabis and other restricted medicines.
Injections that contain material of human or animal origin, such as growth hormone, require special permission to bring into the country. An Australian doctor must organise access for you through the Special Access Scheme. You do not need permission to bring insulin with you for personal use."
No it doesn't.When I used to fly in-out Australia those requirements were administered and some people were caught just because of ignorance on how Australian customs applied those rules. I've no idea on what happens these days... maybe they're more relaxed. Knowing is better than having your medicine confiscated just because of an administrative rule than was not complied with.
That was my point of reference.
The traveller's exemption allows people entering Australia to carry their medicines and medical devices with them for their use or the use of an immediate family member.
Follow these simple rules to make sure you don't get caught up at the border:
Find out whether your medicine needs a permit by seeing if it's listed on the Office of Drug Control website (link is external). If the medicine you are bringing in is on the page (e.g. testosterone, DHEA), you must apply for an Inbound Travellers Permit. Contact [email protected] (link sends e-mail) for information on how to apply.
Don't bring medicines or medical devices into Australia for anyone other than yourself or an immediate family member.
For prescription medicines, bring the prescription with you or have a letter from your doctor that outlines what you are taking and how much you are bringing with you.
Keep the original packaging for your medicines and medical devices intact so they can be easily identified.
Do not bring more than a 3 month supply with you.
Check what medicines need to be declared at the border at the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website. (link is external) You must declare any medicines which may be subject to abuse or misuse. This includes steroids, strong pain medicines, cannabis and other restricted medicines.
Injections that contain material of human or animal origin, such as growth hormone, require special permission to bring into the country. An Australian doctor must organise access for you through the Special Access Scheme. You do not need permission to bring insulin with you for personal use."
Last edited by Davita; Feb 15th 2017 at 11:02 pm.
Feb 15th 2017, 10:58 pm
#32
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Re: Left at 15
Well codeine is an opiate and codeine-dependency has become a major issue.
Feb 16th 2017, 12:00 am
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Re: Left at 15
Sorry to OP for digressing, just bought back memories.
Feb 16th 2017, 12:24 am
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Re: Left at 15
From Australian Gov't website...make of it what you want but I'd call that a strict control....
When I used to fly in-out Australia those requirements were administered and some people were caught just because of ignorance on how Australian customs applied those rules. I've no idea on what happens these days... maybe they're more relaxed. Knowing is better than having your medicine confiscated just because of an administrative rule than was not complied with.
That was my point of reference.
The traveller's exemption allows people entering Australia to carry their medicines and medical devices with them for their use or the use of an immediate family member.
Follow these simple rules to make sure you don't get caught up at the border:
Find out whether your medicine needs a permit by seeing if it's listed on the Office of Drug Control website (link is external). If the medicine you are bringing in is on the page (e.g. testosterone, DHEA), you must apply for an Inbound Travellers Permit. Contact [email protected] (link sends e-mail) for information on how to apply.
Don't bring medicines or medical devices into Australia for anyone other than yourself or an immediate family member.
For prescription medicines, bring the prescription with you or have a letter from your doctor that outlines what you are taking and how much you are bringing with you.
Keep the original packaging for your medicines and medical devices intact so they can be easily identified.
Do not bring more than a 3 month supply with you.
Check what medicines need to be declared at the border at the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website. (link is external) You must declare any medicines which may be subject to abuse or misuse. This includes steroids, strong pain medicines, cannabis and other restricted medicines.
Injections that contain material of human or animal origin, such as growth hormone, require special permission to bring into the country. An Australian doctor must organise access for you through the Special Access Scheme. You do not need permission to bring insulin with you for personal use."
When I used to fly in-out Australia those requirements were administered and some people were caught just because of ignorance on how Australian customs applied those rules. I've no idea on what happens these days... maybe they're more relaxed. Knowing is better than having your medicine confiscated just because of an administrative rule than was not complied with.
That was my point of reference.
The traveller's exemption allows people entering Australia to carry their medicines and medical devices with them for their use or the use of an immediate family member.
Follow these simple rules to make sure you don't get caught up at the border:
Find out whether your medicine needs a permit by seeing if it's listed on the Office of Drug Control website (link is external). If the medicine you are bringing in is on the page (e.g. testosterone, DHEA), you must apply for an Inbound Travellers Permit. Contact [email protected] (link sends e-mail) for information on how to apply.
Don't bring medicines or medical devices into Australia for anyone other than yourself or an immediate family member.
For prescription medicines, bring the prescription with you or have a letter from your doctor that outlines what you are taking and how much you are bringing with you.
Keep the original packaging for your medicines and medical devices intact so they can be easily identified.
Do not bring more than a 3 month supply with you.
Check what medicines need to be declared at the border at the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website. (link is external) You must declare any medicines which may be subject to abuse or misuse. This includes steroids, strong pain medicines, cannabis and other restricted medicines.
Injections that contain material of human or animal origin, such as growth hormone, require special permission to bring into the country. An Australian doctor must organise access for you through the Special Access Scheme. You do not need permission to bring insulin with you for personal use."
Anyway, as a previous poster said, all a bit off topic so apologies to the OP.
Feb 16th 2017, 12:47 am
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Re: Left at 15
Those 'simple rules' seem pretty straightforward and commonplace around the world from my experience. I don't know anyone who's been challenged regarding the prescription meds they bring in and out of Aus. Between me and my daughter we carry a fair few and the only time we have had to carry proof is transiting through Dubai.
Feb 16th 2017, 1:36 am
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Re: Left at 15
I remember some years ago an Australian woman was arrested in Singapore for possessing tabs containing codeine. It took some time before the Australian government secured her release. I left my migraine meds at home when I went to Sing for that very reason.
Feb 16th 2017, 2:07 pm
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Re: Left at 15
Y'all crack me up. I get it both ways, oh you are from England do you know so and so, I just nod politely now. Oh you live in FL do you know blah blah blah....
What are social security payments?
Oh and stop talking about Australia....mmmkay.
What are social security payments?
Oh and stop talking about Australia....mmmkay.
Feb 16th 2017, 4:53 pm
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Re: Left at 15
Simple as 'can we get back on track'
Right, so what was it you were wanting to know about that already hasn't been covered?
Feb 16th 2017, 5:11 pm
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Re: Left at 15
An attempt at humor denied, must .... not ..... try ..... again... (unless I up my use of emojis)
Been on forums for 20 yrs, I love it when threads get off track, shows character.
Been on forums for 20 yrs, I love it when threads get off track, shows character.
Feb 16th 2017, 5:34 pm
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Feb 16th 2017, 5:35 pm
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Re: Left at 15
It happens to the best of us at times.
Feb 16th 2017, 5:41 pm
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Re: Left at 15
How you go about doing it could take up to at least 20 pages of Q&A's, before adding in any of the drailing responses
Feb 16th 2017, 10:49 pm
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I thought this thread topic ran its course around post #5 when the OP appeared to be satisfied with the answers...
So, can we please not go off general topic with recent skirmishes into humour... and continue the debate of who knows who in FL and UK; the banking systems; jokes about the English; Customs/Immigration in Aussie, Dubai, Singapore, Africa and how to get high from Codeine.....
One learns so much more when threads become de-railed. Now, have I told the story of...Oh! wait...I'll start a new thread....
So, can we please not go off general topic with recent skirmishes into humour... and continue the debate of who knows who in FL and UK; the banking systems; jokes about the English; Customs/Immigration in Aussie, Dubai, Singapore, Africa and how to get high from Codeine.....
One learns so much more when threads become de-railed. Now, have I told the story of...Oh! wait...I'll start a new thread....