@davewil1964 wrote:
I'm referring to complying with Australian law, something you seem to consider optional. I seem to recall an airplane bursting into flames recently because of Lithium batteries in the hold. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-airlines-safety-batteries-idUSKCN0VW04Y
Besides, the OP was talking about late delivery defects. For parcels, having proof of lodgement with the carrier within handling time negates the chance of late delivery defects. Without breaking the law or endangering innocent members of the public. Which would be the professional way of doing things.
May want to inform Auspost about the laws,as youknow better than them.
You'll find lithium batteries or cells in portable electronics. They're a dangerous good and present a fire and safety risk if transported incorrectly. Australia Post limits how lithium batteries can be sent, and you're required to send these items in compliance with Australian and international regulations.
What types of lithium batteries can be sent?
Regardless of what domestic or international mail service you use, Australia Post can only carry the following types of lithium batteries:
- Lithium ion (rechargeable) - 20 watt-hour per cell or 100 watt-hour per battery
- Lithium metal (non-rechargeable) - one gram per cell or two grams per battery
Lithium batteries can only be sent internationally (air or sea), or domestically by air if the battery or cell (maximum of two batteries or four individual cells) are installed in the device and meet all the packaging requirements.
Recalled, damaged or non-conforming cells or batteries are also prohibited from being sent by Australia Post.
How to package lithium batteries
Make sure that the electronic device you're sending can't be turned on accidentally, and you have used strong internal and external packaging. Under no circumstances should lithium batteries be packed by themselves, or alongside a device. To find out more on how to package your batteries correctly refer to the
