Satchmo,
That is not correct. The Customs Laws of this country, not some overseas company, state that it is illegal to import over 1 mW unless you obtain your local Police Approval and then apply to Australian Customs for permission to import. You should obtain these approvals prior to placing your order otherwise your Laser WILL be confiscated. There are special forms to be filled out and sent to both authorities for the necessary approval. You may find that the approvals are declined because most high power lasers are Class 3 non-eyesafe.
The Laws in Queensland are that no approval is necessary to own one, It is not illegal to own but it is illegal to use one 'illegally'. This was purposefully done so that the Police had the power to decide what was legal and what wasn't but to import you still had to go through the above procedure. Sirius Optics has to go through this procedure every time. Sirius Optics can legally sell them throughout Australia due to the provisions of the so called Australian Constitution gauranteeing free trade between the States. That does not mean that customers in States other than QLD should not get approval from their local Police. Sirius Optics are not bound to obtain this approval on your behalf. Sirius Optics import 20 and 30mW Lasers as most astronomy clubs believe that these are probably the pwer that is required for astronomy. The Astronomy Association of Australia has advised Police that only UPTO 5mW is required and some Police will not approve anything over this power as they see this association as being the 'ruling' authority.
Hopefully this clears up some misconceptions about Green Laser Pointer.
Ron
