 Importing khat without a permit is subject to fines or prosecution.In 2003, the total number of khat annual permits was 294 and the total number of individual khat permits was 202 however as of 1 December 2013, permits for the use of khat by individuals for recreational/cultural purposes are no longer issued.There are currently no plans by the Australian Government to amend the regulations to allow the importation of khat for personal use.