What laws or restrictions exist regarding export of encryption products from Australia?
The Australian position on cryptographic export controls can be found in the Customs (Prohibited Exports Regulations) – Schedule 13E and the Customs Act 1901 Section 112 (Prohibited Exports). Items prohibited under this legislation are listed in the Defence and Strategic Goods List of the Australian Controls on the Export of Defence and Dual-Use Goods (last updated December 2003). Crypto software is identified under Part 3, Category 5/2 of these controlled goods. These controls are administered by the Defence Trade Control and Compliance (DTCC) Section within Industry Division of the Defence Materiel Organisation who have the authority to approve permits and licenses. Those goods which require a Defence permit or license are listed in the “Defence and Strategic Goods List” (DSGL). The Australian controls are based on the international Wassenaar Arrangement. Evaluation of license applications is carried out by Defence Signals Directorate, who provide technical advice to Defence Trade Co
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