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11 August 2026

It might be tempting, but can you pick fruit from someone else's garden in Australia?

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Source reporting: SBS News

It might be tempting, but can you pick fruit from someone else's garden in Australia?

Walking through an Australian suburb, you might spot everything from curry leaves and lemons to tomatoes and herbs growing in front gardens or on verges. But is it legal to pick it? This guide explains when it's legal to pick produce, why permission matters, and how community gardens offer another way to grow your own food.

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