Defence Export Control Office
The Defence Export Control Office
The Department of Defence is responsible for administering controls on the export of defence and dual-use goods, and the granting of authorisations to export, in the form of permits and licenses. Within Defence, this role is done by the Defence Export Control Office (DECO).
DECO’s mission is to ensure Australia exports responsibly by:
- providing advice on the control status of goods;
- issuing permits and licences for the export of controlled defence and dual use goods;
- authorising end-user and non-transfer certificates for the import of controlled defence and dual-use goods;
- providing assistance with re-transfer approvals for foreign-sourced defence items;
- delivering outreach programs to assist exporters in meeting their obligations under the relevant regulations and legislation;
- monitoring compliance with export controls and undertaking preliminary investigations in relation to non-compliance of those obligations; and
- contributing to Australia’s international efforts to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction through participation in multilateral non-proliferation and export control regimes.
The export of goods and technologies designed or adapted for use by armed forces, or that can be used in the production of defence related goods and services are subject to control under the Customs (Prohibited Export) Regulations, Regulation 13E. All items subject to control are listed in the Defence and Strategic Goods List (DSGL).
Defence is also responsible for administering the Weapons of Mass Destruction (Prevention of Proliferation) Act 1995 which covers the export of goods, technologies and services not listed elsewhere under the Customs regulations.
Telephone: 1800 66 10 66
Fax: (02) 6265 4583
E-mail: deco@defence.gov.au
Postal address
Defence Export Control Office
Department of Defence
R1-1-A038, Russell Offices
CANBERRA ACT 2600