Hadley, Technically the restrictions are still in place. My understanding is that when I send material out of Australia permits are required and these can only be obtained for marine shells. However I also believe that the laws are interpreted not to cover "hobby" collecting and therefore you would probably have not trouble getting material out as long as it was not commercial amounts. Feel free to contact me if you are coming anywhere near Melbourne. Geoff >From: Hadley Young <[log in to unmask]> >Reply-To: Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: SHELLING IN AUSTRALIA >Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 10:17:02 -0500 > >Anyone interested in beachcombing in Australia during the spring of 2004 >please contact me privately. > >Hadley Young _________________________________________________________________ Hot chart ringtones and polyphonics. Go to http://ninemsn.com.au/mobilemania/default.asp