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Defence engages the public through outreach and training, helping inform and educate stakeholders on how to meet their obligations under Australia’s defence export control laws.
Awareness training
Online training is offered via Defence's Learn eXcel Perform (LXP) to assist in understanding when permits are required and aid regulatory compliance.
- Use LXP: Official Sensitive to login with a Defence email address.
- Use LXP: Global to login without a Defence email address.
Search ‘Navigating Australia's Defence Export Controls Framework’ to find the relevant course.
How to access LXP Training (PDF, 308.73 KB)
Outreach program
Defence hosts virtual and face-to-face sessions about Australia’s defence export controls framework to raise awareness and provide guidance to support compliance.
| Date | Type | Time | Details |
| Tuesday 27 May 2025 | Online | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm AEST | Defence Only Session: Hear from the Regulator Register your interest via DEC Outreach |
| Thursday 12 June 2025 | Online | 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm AEST | Defence Export Controls Compliance Session |
| Wednesday 25 June (TBC) | Online | TBC | Technical Assessments Information Session |
| 4-6 November (TBC) | In person | TBC | Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition 2025 |
Past events
Materials from past events (including presentation slides, recordings, and responses to questions) are available for download via the following event page links:
Deep Dives, November – December 2024 - short webinars focused on key topics.
- AUKUS licence-free environment
- Section 10A – onshore supplies
- Section 10B – offshore re-supplies
- Section 10C – defence services
- Fundamental research and nationality
- Compliance and reporting obligations
In-focus session, February 2025, with practical information, tips and tricks to enable compliance.
Information sessions, December 2024 - combined sessions with government partners tailored to individual sectors.
Defence also held 10 national outreach sessions from July – September 2024. One of these introductory information sessions can be viewed via the Research security in Australia and Defence Export Controls Information Session event page.
Stakeholder engagement sessions
Defence offered 1-1 engagement sessions for stakeholders from September – November 2024 to discuss the AUKUS licence-free environment and new offences. 54 sessions were facilitated, with over 300 questions answered.
Defence Export Controls Bulletin
The bulletin provides the latest information on Defence Export Controls and updates on upcoming events. To subscribe, email dec.outreach@defence.gov.au.
Resources
Complied materials from the deep dives sessions containing comprehensive and detailed information about the changes to Australia’s export controls are available here:
Export Control Changes Compiled Deep Dive Materials (PDF, 4.46 MB)
Additional guidance and examples relevant to Australia’s export controls and recent changes can be found in following broad factsheet: