Why Australia fined a Kerala actress Rs 1 lakh for carrying jasmine into the country
Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 2:01 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
The act, which the actor later described as an 'unintentional' mistake, violated Australian biosecurity and trade laws. Australia justifies its comprehensive biosecurity policy given its status as an island nation that is vulnerable to disease outbreaks or infestations resulting from exotic pests and weeds.
