The Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets legislation is designed to protect Australia’s military secrets and strengthen our national security.

A permit from DEC is only required when an export, supply, brokering or publishing activity is controlled and the goods, software or technology are listed in the DSGL. DEC may issue one of a number of different types of permit, according to need and an assessment of the circumstances.

The Australian Defence Export Office coordinates Government exports for Defence industry & Defence Export Controls regulates the exportation of military goods and technologies.

As part of Defence Export Controls’ (DEC) commitment to ensure Australia is exporting responsibly, DEC engage with producers, developers and researchers of defence and strategic goods to facilitate their understanding of Australian export controls. This is delivered via workshops, training sessions and e-based learning and resources to raise awareness and support compliance.

Support requests related to Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets and foreign work authorisation.

Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets (SAMS) resources.

Process and submission methods for submitting a Foreign Work Authorisation request.

Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets legislation prevents people with sensitive Defence knowledge from training or working for some foreign governments and military organisations

Find out about Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets legislation foreign work authorisation requirements.

The Defence Estate Audit recommendations will enhance Defence work environments, ensuring the estate is fit-for-purpose for both current and future capability priorities and workforce needs.

Defence Budgets provide information on the allocation of public resources to the portfolio's priorities.

A list of upcoming superior service tribunal proceedings.

The Nowra community is being offered the opportunity to vote on 2 options for a replacement to the UH-1B Iroquois Helicopter statue.

Articles will be transitioned into the Treaty by United States Community members before being exported to Australia. Australian Community members will only be required to transition articles into the Treaty if those articles have already been exported from the United States under the existing ITAR arrangements and are in Australia.

The Defence Estate Audit recommendations will enhance Defence work environments, ensuring the estate is fit-for-purpose for both current and future capability priorities and workforce needs.

Discover training, education and development opportunities for ADF members of the Reserves, including short courses and professional military education.

Learn how ADF members of the Reserves can serve flexibly, access diverse roles and transfer between Service categories.

Defence issues a variety of import and end use certificates to facilitate imports of goods that are controlled under foreign export control laws.

Under Australian export control laws it is a serious criminal offence to export, supply, publish or broker controlled goods or technology without the necessary authorisations. Penalties for contravening the legislation vary depending on the type of activity and the severity of the offence.

Defence provides grants to support its strategic priorities to defend Australia and its national interests, and protect and advance Australian strategic interests.

There are a number of measures which an organisation may wish to adopt in establishing and implementing effective compliance policies and procedures.

Information about requirements for Defence Export control compliance.

Defence Export Controls aims to maximise compliance by working with individuals, organisations and companies to help them meet their obligations under Australian law. Compliance with Australia’s export control system helps ensure these transfers are in line with Australia’s national interests and international obligations.

Preliminary Documents related to the Environmental referral for Submarine Rotational Force – West infrastructure project.

Defence Export Controls assess all allegations of non-compliance to determine the level of action required. If a breach is reported, Defence will hold any details provided in strict confidence.

Defence Export Controls is guided by regulatory principles that govern its regulatory work.

Information on the outcomes of superior service tribunals.

Information about the Williamtown Working Group.

PFAS (perfluroalkyl and polyfluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program at RAAF Base Williamtown.

The Australian Naval Flag Administrator (ANFA) provides assurance that Defence is meeting its international flag state and domestic legislative obligations by exercising effective control over vessels operating in Defence’s jurisdiction.