Kava Roots in the form of powder can only be imported into Australia for medical or scientific purposes. Kava lovers aged over 18 years entering Australia can bring in up to four kilograms of kava Powder in their accompanied baggage (although local restrictions mean that kava cannot be brought into Western Australia or the Northern Territory).
On 11 October 2019, Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, announced the Australian Government was stepping up its commitment to the Pacific by launching a kava pilot program. The pilot recognises the deep cultural significance of kava for Pacific Island communities both in Australia and across the Pacific region.
On 1 January 2022, Kings Kava was enrolled to kava pilot program. Kava lovers aged over 18 can visit https://www.kingskava.com.au/shop/ to shop kava roots in Australia. (although local restrictions mean that kava cannot be shop online into the Northern Territory).
