Top methods in Australia?

[noname3]

Hi everyone,

I've started lurking here recently and am trying figure out the logistics to secure necessary ingredients for a safe and comfortable exit plan.
I've also read the Exit guidebook book (PPEH).

From what I've gathered, most people seem to agree that the most reliable and safe methods are inert gas (nitrogen or helium), and sodium nitrate poison.

What's not clear to me is how readily accessible these methods are in Australia in 2026. For example, an Australian supplier of nitrogen referenced in the PP guidebook appears to be out of business. And for Sodium Nitrate, AI told me it is not legal or available to ordinary people in high purity (see also https://sanctionedsuicide.site/thre...vsr-australia-sodium-nitrite-toxicity.234958/)

Learning this has caused me some distress as other options I've considered (jumping or hanging) seem far less reliable and more likely to involve pain and suffering.

I would really appreciate general advice from fellow Australians.

Thank you, and God Bless

 

[fightclub17]

It's not illegal (yet) it's restricted:

Yes — sodium nitrite itself is legal to possess in Australia, but how it's regulated depends on concentration, use, and the context in which it's supplied. �
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) +1
Here's a clearer breakdown:
General legality
Sodium nitrite is not illegal to own or use in Australia. It has legitimate uses as a food additive, industrial chemical, and pharmaceutical ingredient. �
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
It is widely used for curing meats and appears on food labels in low amounts. �
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Poisons Standard controls
Sodium nitrite is regulated under Australia's Poisons Standard, which classifies chemicals to control how they can be sold and handled. �
Federal Register of Legislation
Products with higher concentrations may be placed into stricter schedules (e.g., Schedule 7 "Dangerous Poison"), which means restricted sale and supply, though not outright banned, and typically requires appropriate licensing or controls. �
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
Lower‑concentration preparations are allowed for legitimate uses (e.g., in food, therapeutic formulations). �
Federal Register of Legislation
No blanket ban
There is no law that outright bans possession of pure sodium nitrite for individuals. It is legal to have, especially if you're using it for legitimate purposes (e.g., food curing).
That said, because sodium nitrite can be toxic if ingested in high amounts (causing methemoglobinemia), regulators are considering stronger controls, and coronial inquests have recommended restricting sales after cases of misuse. �
theguardian.com
Practical takeaway
High‑purity sodium nitrite can be legally purchased and owned in Australia.
How it's sold and supplied may be subject to chemical safety and poisons legislation, especially for higher concentrations, which could require authorization, proper labeling, or restrictions under the Poisons Standard. �
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
If you need to know the exact legal status (e.g., for importing it or selling it), it's a good idea to check with a regulatory lawyer or relevant authority because scheduling and requirements can vary by state and by concentration.
Would you like help finding specific laws or schedules that apply to high‑purity sodium nitrite in your state? (That would give you a clearer picture of what's allowed and what restrictions might exist.)