If applicants have a Defence Export Control Client Registration Number (DCRN), and goods, services or technologies are controlled under the Defence and Strategic Goods List (DSGL), applications can be submitted for:
- permits to export and/or supply military or dual-use goods or technology (including for transhipment through Australia and for repair or return purposes)
- permits to supply to a foreign person or entity within Australia
- multi-party (project) permits and permits to match contracts
- permits to export, supply or publish items previously granted in-principle approval
- permit renewals or an in-principle approval.
All applications must be competed via the My Australian Defence Export (MADE) portal.
Firearms
Firearms, firearm parts, accessories and ammunition are always controlled — regardless of their state, age, completeness or working condition. A valid permit is required before exporting any of these items. While a Defence export permit may be needed, many travellers will find a Restricted Goods Permit (RGP) more appropriate. For further information on RGPs, please contact Australian Border Force.
Before exporting firearms or related items, exporters must consider the following and make relevant arrangements.
- Identify airline's requirements and restrictions on carrying firearms and ammunition. Notify the airline that firearms and ammunition are being transported.
- Seek advice from relevant country's embassy or mission about whether approval is required to import firearms before travelling.
- At the request of the Government of Vanuatu, Defence will now only process applications for firearms exports from Australia to Vanuatu to Port Vila Hardware (as the consignee).
Please contact Defence for further assistance.
Multi-party (project) permits
Defence can help to simplify the process of applying for export approvals for groups of people working on a project who expect to export controlled goods, software or technology. Defence can accept an application from a single applicant applying on behalf of other applicants and issue similar permits to each of the individuals or organisations listed on the application.
This is useful for those working on a joint project or collaborative activity. Only one person has to submit an application on behalf of all the other parties who will require an export permit. Each of the parties named on the application will be issued with a separate permit.
Permits to match contracts
It is possible to apply for a permit to export goods, software or technology, where the expiration date of the permit is specifically aligned to the terms of a contract. These permits can include activities such as the provision of services or research activities.
Contracts can be for:
- delivery of specified goods that are manufactured, produced or altered in Australia
- goods being re-exported after being repaired in Australia
- goods being sent to a selling agent or retailer
- services (example, technical expertise)
- technology or goods that are developed as part of a research activity.
Some organisations may prefer to match permits to contracts to help manage export control compliance - this may be useful for contracts with Defence as well as sustainment or warranty agreements.
As part of the application, the expiry date, name/title of the contract, and documentary evidence of the contract will need to be provided.
Supporting documents
Export of DSGL goods, or goods containing DSGL technology (tangible) (PDF, 2.62 MB)
Supply of DSGL technology and software (intangible) (PDF, 2.59 MB)
Supply of DSGL technology and software within Australia to foreign person (10A) (PDF, 1.73 MB)
Provision of DSGL Services outside Australia (10C) (PDF, 1.7 MB)