US EditionMalayalam Actor Navya Nair Claims She Was Fined over ₹1 Lakh for Carrying Jasmine Flowers in Australia
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.
Why was Malayali actress Navya Nair fined Rs 1.14 lakh at Australia airport over a jasmine gajra?
Malayali actress Navya Nair unexpectedly found herself in trouble after she landed in Australia possessing a jasmine gajra. She flew to Melbourne to be a part of Onam celebrations, but her festive mood was ruined when she was fined her AUD 1,980 (Rs 1.14 lakh). Flowers are among a long list of items that could invite a penalty at Australian aiports
Malayalam actress fined over Rs 1 lakh for carrying jasmine flowers in Australia - The Tribune
Under Australian biosecurity and customs laws, the import of fresh flowers and plant materials is strictly prohibited, as they pose a threat to the country's agriculture and environment.
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