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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Jessica Rankin
Apr 8, 20243 min read
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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
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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.
Jessica Rankin
Mar 22, 20241 min read
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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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A Prestigious Invitation: ECAG to present in London
A Prestigious Invitation: Navigating the Landscape of Export Controls at Defence Exports London, 2024 In an era where global trade and...
Jessica Rankin
Mar 14, 20243 min read
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ECAG welcomes our newest Board Member - Travis Shueard.
ECAG welcome our newest Board Member, Travis Shueard. Travis is a solicitor at a national law firm and specialises in intellectual...
Jessica Rankin
Mar 10, 20241 min read
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Happy International Woman's Day
Throughout our careers, we've been incredibly fortunate to receive outstanding support from women men and the gender diverse. As we...
Jessica Rankin
Mar 8, 20241 min read
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Exploring the Overlapping Regulations of the US-Australia Technology Safeguards Agreement and Export Controls: What You Need to Know
Introduction In a move long-awaited by domestic space industry, the United States (US) and Australia signed the Agreement on Technology...
Marcella Makarowsky
Mar 6, 20243 min read
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Australian “AUKUS” export control exemption: will we get it, and what will it look like?
The United States Department of State is rapidly approaching the end of the 120 days of their NDAA FY24 mandated investigation into the...
Jessica Rankin
Mar 3, 20243 min read
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AUKUS Pillar I: FMS Updates
Introduction In a key first step towards AUKUS Pillar I success, the US Department of State endorsed, and the Defence Security...
Marcella Makarowsky
Mar 2, 20242 min read
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