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Important Updates and Preparing for the AUKUS Licence-Free Environment
Introduction Recent updates mark a significant milestone in Australia’s export control systems, driven by key announcements from Defence...
ECAG
Aug 16, 20244 min read
Update: Key Legislative Changes and Commencement
We are pleased to inform our members of important legislative updates from Defence. The Defence Trade Controls Amendment Commencement...
ECAG
Jul 26, 20243 min read
Defence Amendment (Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets) Act 2024 - Do you need an Authorisation?
Introduction The Defence Amendment (Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets) Act 2024, known as the SAMS Act, represents a critical...
Jessica Rankin
Jun 25, 20245 min read
Media Release: Export Controls Australia Group Partners with Australian Industry & Defence Network to Bolster SMEs under AUKUS Agenda
Canberra, Australia, Thursday 13 June 2024 – In a landmark initiative set to revolutionise support for Small and Medium Enterprises...
Jessica Rankin
Jun 13, 20243 min read
AUKUS Defence Trade Controls: ECAG's Analysis and the Importance of Collaboration & Learning
The landscape of global defense trade is evolving rapidly, with new regulations and agreements reshaping how countries manage and control...
ECAG
May 31, 20245 min read
ECAG at the Defence Connect Budget Summit | Export Controls
Introduction Today, ECAG COO Amy McDonnell had the pleasure and privilege of being at the Defence Connect Budget Summit and be a...
ECAG
May 17, 20242 min read
3 important questions on the draft Defence Trade Legislation Amendment Regulations 2024
All ECAG members and followers will today see an email from us requesting your help. As the Australian export control ecosystem knows,...
Amy McDonnell
May 14, 20241 min read
AUKUS Trilateral Consultation in Australia | Adelaide 20th & Sydney 21st May 2024 | Book Now
Welcome to a pivotal moment in the realm of international defence collaboration. Export Controls Australia Group (ECAG) is excited to...
Jessica Rankin
May 10, 20243 min read
ECAG's ‘In a Nutshell’ series: AUKUS Export Control Exemptions: Key Dates for Implementation
Due to the complexity of export controls and the rapid pace of changes in the field, ECAG has launched the "In a Nutshell" series. This...
Marcella Makarowsky
May 3, 20244 min read
Questions answered at ECAG's Webinar on Australia’s New Export Control Law
In a well-timed and insightful webinar, ECAG recently hosted a session featuring Ms. Kylie Wright, Assistant Secretary Defence Industry...
Amy McDonnell
May 1, 20242 min read
JUST IN: The United States proposed ITAR exemption is released for Australia bringing once-in-a-generation defence trade reform in support of AUKUS.
Today, the United States Government has released its proposal for the much-anticipated ITAR Exemption for Australia. This exemption is a...
Amy McDonnell
May 1, 20243 min read
Uncertified: The Implications of the US Department of State's Decision on Australia's ITAR Exemption
In the realm of international defence cooperation, recent developments have spotlighted the intricacies and challenges inherent in...
Amy McDonnell
Apr 26, 20243 min read
Summary of Export Control Revisions for Australia for BIS EAR: Implications and Guidelines
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has recently amended the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)...
Amy McDonnell
Apr 19, 20243 min read
Highlights from the April 17 U.S. Committee on Foreign Affairs Roundtable "Executing AUKUS Pillar II: ITAR Exemptions for the UK and Australia"
On the 17th of April the United States Committee on Foreign Affairs convened a full committee for a roundtable to discuss AUKUS Pillar II...
Amy McDonnell
Apr 18, 20243 min read
The Defence Trade Controls Amendment Act 2024 - Overview with flowcharts
Background The 2023 Defence Strategic Review made clear that Australia now faces the most complex set of strategic circumstances since...
ECAG
Apr 17, 20243 min read
Media Release: Global Defence & Dual Use Trade Coalition (GDDTC) Inaugural Meeting Charts Path for Closer Cross-Border Collaboration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In a global first, on the 15th of March 2024, senior officials from premier defence and dual use industry trade...
Amy McDonnell
Apr 9, 20242 min read
Steering Through New Seas: A Guide for Australian Freight Forwarders on new U.S. BIS Export Compliance requirements
Introduction The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently issued an updated "Freight Forwarder Guidance and Best Practices"...
Jessica Rankin
Apr 8, 20243 min read
Australian Perspectives Unveiled: Exploring ITAR from the Australian viewpoint with DDTC
On 27 March ECAG hosted Catherine Hamilton, Director of Licensing at the Directorate of Defence Trade Controls (DDTC) in the United...
Amy McDonnell
Apr 4, 20242 min read
Independent Review of the Defence Trade Controls Act 2012
ECAG welcomes the finalised and published review of the Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 and the review's outcomes. On March 20, 2024, the...
Jessica Rankin
Mar 22, 20241 min read
Changes to ITAR Regulations - Nicaragua Added to Proscribed List
Introduction An update to the US ITAR could potentially affect those that work with US technology. The Department of State has recently...
Jessica Rankin
Mar 18, 20243 min read
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