We are pleased to inform our members of important legislative updates from Defence.
The Defence Trade Controls Amendment Commencement Proclamation 2024 was signed by the Governor General at the Executive Council meeting on 18 July 2024. Additionally, the Defence Trade Legislation Amendment Regulations 2024 were enacted by the Governor General at the same meeting.
The commencement of the of the legislation has been brought forward from the original anticipated commencement date. Ultimately this means the commencement date of the enforcement of criminal offences has also been brought forward, see below for the new dates and updates.