is there any foodstuff that can be sent to Australia??

[dehro]

by which I mean that it won't be stopped by customs or health and safety inspectors?

my family has had an Australian kid staying with them for 2 months a couple of winters ago, and occasionally he sends us a packet of timtams or similar stuff. we'd like to do the same and send something typical from Italy, but, as far as I know, most foodstuff gets stopped at the border, which makes it more difficult.
any suggestions other than "send him something else"?

[SarahV]

I'm not Australian, but in general food imports are restricted only for fresh/preserved foods that could potentially carry some kind of bacteria, virus, insects or that could contain seeds that could germinate a non-native plant accidentally: seeds, nuts, meat, eggs, dairy, fruit/veg, etc. I think packaged foods like chocolate or cookies wouldn't normally be a problem.

This page might be helpful, it lists restricted food items for import into Australia:
http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/travel/e...alia/cant-take

[Serpentine]

If it's packaged it's usually alright. I'll check out customs in a sec.
You're right to be cautious, though. Our rules are pretty strict (just a few natural disasters too late).

edit: I think this is the sort of thing you want.