Australian Customs carry out random searches at international airports.
Passengers are required to fill out a Customs Declaration before arriving in the country. This declaration also enquires about the importation of natural products such as leather, feathers, food and timber and requires visitors to state whether they have visited a farm prior to travel. Australia has managed to avoid many of the flora and fauna problems which are common in other parts of the world and customs are eager to prevent the arrival of things like foot and mouth disease and fruit fly. Quarantine Arrangements Australia is a beautiful country free from many pests and diseases found elsewhere in the world. Quarantine helps keep it that way.