Export Controls and Sanctions

Australian businesses making supplies of goods, services or other intangible things (such as intellectual property and research) to a person outside Australia need to consider whether there are any potential restrictions that may apply to those supplies under Australian law.

At a high level, it is necessary to consider whether any of the following may apply:

• Defence Export Controls

• UN Sanctions

• Australia’s Autonomous Sanctions

The Defence Export Controls have recently been updated on account of the AUKUS partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. That partnership is particularly relevant for advanced technologies and defence capabilities.

On this page you will find links to relevant legislation, together with links to the Defence Export Control Office and the Australian Sanctions Office.