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From Sweets to Saris, Bizarre List of Items Banned at Australian Airports; Navya Nair Fined for Carrying Jasmine Flowers
Navya Nair was fined AUD 1,980 for carrying a 15 cm jasmine garland, violating Australia's strict biosecurity laws aimed at protecting agriculture and environment.
- On September 08, 2025, Malayalam actress Navya Nair was fined Rs 1.14 lakh at Melbourne International Airport during her trip to Onam celebrations.
- Because Australia bans uncleared plant material, airport authorities found about 15 centimetres of jasmine garland in Navya Nair's bag, violating Australian biosecurity rules.
- Speaking at a public event, Navya Nair recounted, `Before I came here, it was my father who bought jasmine for me... What I did was against the law.` Officials told her the fine must be paid within 28 days.
- Despite the penalty, Navya Nair continued to participate in Onam celebrations in Melbourne and shared festive reels, while the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry cited risks to agriculture and environment in imposing the fine.
- The Australian Border Force notes that 'plants, flowers and seeds' are prohibited without permits, illustrating Australia's strict biosecurity regime travellers to Australia must respect.
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Malayalam actress Navya Nair recently got into trouble at Melbourne Airport in Australia. A case was registered against her for violating biosecurity rules after a garland of jasmine flowers was found in her handbag and she was fined about Rs 1.14 lakh.
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Navya Nair, a Malayalam actress with over two decades in the industry, was fined 1980 AUD at Melbourne Airport for carrying jasmine flowers, violating Australian biosecurity laws. She later shared a humorous video about the incident while attending Onam celebrations.
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Actor Navya Nair fined over Rs 1 lakh for carrying Jasmine flowers to Australia
Malayalam actor Navya Nair was fined AUD 1,980 (Rs 1.14 lakh) for carrying jasmine flowers to Australia. The actor shared a video of her wearing the jasmine flowers and called this experience a learning moment.
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