what is an au plug

An AU plug is the standard Australian mains plug—also common in New Zealand—built to Type I specifications.

It uses two flat, angled blades, with a third vertical earth pin on the 3‑pin version, and runs on 230 V, 50 Hz.

The typical household rating is 10 A, while heavy-duty versions bump to 15 A (spot the larger earth pin), and there are higher specialist variants.

It won’t fit US or EU sockets without an adapter, unless you enjoy tripping breakers and friendships.

Consult official documentation for exact figures.