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The Exemptions are listed on this page , which is linked from the one you included above (click on 'List of high-risk plant products' to see it). I won't reproduce the list here, as it will potentially change over time. It does not appear that there are any exceptions that would allow you to take dried chillies, although it would depend on how they would be treated. As is always the case with taking items into Australia (or most any other country), the most important thing is that if you do take it, declare it! If you declare something, and it is found not to be allowed, then they will confiscate the item/product, but you will not be fined. If you do not declare it, and are caught with it,...
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