It is illegal to manufacture, import, possess, use or supply steroids without a prescription or medical practitioner licence. The penalties for illegally administering steroids varies for every Australian state and territory.
It is also against the law to inject another person with steroids, or for them to be self-administered without a prescription. Medical practitioners can only prescribe steroids for legitimate medical reasons.
Steroid use is banned in competitive sport. Testing positive for steroids can result in fines, suspensions or permanent bans.
While many people who use PIEDs choose to purchase injecting equipment online, sterile injecting equipment can be legally obtained from any primary needle and syringe outlet which includes some pharmacies. Needle and Syringe Programs are confidential and non-judgemental services.
References
This information was copied with permission from ADF, the Alcohol and Drug Foundation. You can find the original information here: adf.org.au/drug-facts/pieds/