Dangerous goods are items or substances that, when transported by aircraft, are a risk to health, safety, property or the environment.
These can include obvious things like;
explosives
radioactive materials
flammable liquids
dangerous or volatile chemicals
strong acids
compressed gases
poisons
Everyday items that can cause problems include toiletries, aerosols, tools and lithium batteries.
It’s your responsibility to make sure what you’re packing doesn’t pose a risk to you and other passengers.
A full list of dangerous goods can be found:
on the QANTAS website, and


If you have oversized baggage, we recommend you contact your airline and ask them about requirements before you travel.