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Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958, Regulation 13E

Australia controls the export of defence and dual use goods under the legal framework provided by Section 112, of the Customs Act 1901 and the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958, Regulation 13E. Exports of all items covered by Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958, Regulation 13E requires an export permit or licence approved by the Minister for Defence or a delegate of the Minister.

Weapons of Mass Destruction (Prevention of Proliferation) Act 1995

The object of this Act is to ensure, so far as the Constitution permits, that goods are not supplied or exported, and services are not provided, in circumstances where the goods will or may be used in, or the services will or may assist, the development, production, acquisition or stockpiling of weapons that are capable of causing mass destruction or missiles that are capable of delivering such weapons. The Weapons of Mass Destruction Act 1995 provides for the control of items that do not appear on any existing control lists, but which could be used to contribute to the development of WMD. Goods or technology assessed as falling within the scope of the WMD Act require a permit which is issued by DECO.

Criminal Code Act 1995

A person who knowingly makes a statement to a Commonwealth entity that is false or misleading may be prosecuted for an offence against the Criminal Code Act 1995.


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