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Buying Adult DVDs Online
on May 21, 2026
Customers often ask why they can't buy Adult DVDs on Lovehoney. The short answer is that while X-rated DVDs are easy enough to find online, the rules around who can sell them and where they can be sold to are surprisingly tangled here in Australia.
Buying X-rated movies online in Australia is confusing at best and downright baffling at worst. Different rules apply to different classification ratings, and different rules apply in different states and territories.
We've investigated the Australian Classification Board (ACB) guidelines and the relevant state and Commonwealth laws to get the facts.
Does Lovehoney sell X18 adult DVDs and videos?
No, Lovehoney does not sell X18 adult DVDs and videos.
What is the X18 Classification?
X18+ is the classification for films containing real, unsimulated sexual activity between consenting adults — hardcore porn, to put it plainly. The rating exists specifically for this kind of content, and it comes with the strictest sale restrictions of any legal classification in Australia.
What are the restrictions on X18 films?
This is where things get uniquely Australian. X18+ films can only be legally sold or hired in the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. Every other state (NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania) bans the sale and hire of X18+ material outright.
Who enforces the law?
State and territory police and consumer affairs agencies enforce sales restrictions, and the Australian Border Force handles imports. Penalties for selling X18+ material illegally vary by state but can include significant fines.
Can I import adult DVDs from overseas?
You can, but with significant limits. Imported material must meet the same standards as material classified in Australia. Anything that would be Refused Classification (RC) here cannot be legally imported.
What kind of films are not allowed?
The Australian Border Force can seize material that depicts child sexual abuse, bestiality, sexual violence, non-consensual sex, or other content that would be Refused Classification. The priority is preventing child sexual abuse material from entering the country, but other RC content is also liable to be seized. Penalties for importing prohibited material can be severe, including fines and, for the most serious content, imprisonment.
Can Border Force inspect parcels?
Yes. The Australian Border Force has the authority to inspect goods arriving in Australia and routinely does. Material featuring sexual activity between consenting adults that would meet X18+ standards isn't the focus; the focus is content that would be Refused Classification.
In summary
X18+ films can only be legally sold or hired by licensed retailers in the ACT and NT.
Importing adult films from overseas is legal as long as the content would not be Refused Classification in Australia
Disclaimer: Australian import rules around adult material are complex and the Refused Classification category covers more than many people expect. If you're unsure whether something can be legally imported, check with the Australian Border Force before ordering.
