Research security in Australia and Defence Export Controls Information Session

The Australian Academy of Science, in collaboration with the Department of Defence, presents a discussion on research security in Australia, combined with an information session on upcoming changes to Australia’s Defence Export Controls. This event will take place at the Shine Dome in Canberra on 23 July 2024.

This event is designed to provide people from research, higher education, and industry sectors insights into:

• Contemporary perspectives from government and the academic community on national security challenges for scientific research
• How Australia can strengthen and diversify its international scientific collaborations while addressing national security concerns
• Changes to Australia's Defence Export Controls framework resulting from the new Defence Trade Controls Amendment Act 2024.

Event details

Date: Tuesday 23 July 2024
Time: 9.00am – 1.30pm AEST
Venue: Ian Wark Theatre, Shine Dome, 15 Gordon St, Acton ACT

This event is free and open to all attendees. 

We encourage Canberra-based attendees to attend in person. Livestreaming will also be available for those unable to attend in person.

Program

• Overview of Australia’s research security and Defence’s innovation, science and technology landscape.
• Presentation: changes to Australia’s defence export controls, how it may affect you, and how Defence Export Controls can support you to navigate the change.
• Panel: discussion and audience Q&A (with representatives from government and the research community) on the impacts of national security on scientific research, and how Australia can strengthen and diversify its international scientific collaborations with other countries while managing national security risk.
• Morning tea and a light lunch.

Speakers

• Dr Nigel McGinty, Chief Technology Officer, Science Strategy, Communications and International Engagement, Defence Science Technology Group
• Emily Hall, Assistant Secretary, Defence Export Controls
• Rosanna Domenici, Director, Program Implementation, Defence Export Control Reform

Panel discussion 

How will AUKUS, shifting geopolitics and national security environment impact how Australia does scientific research, particularly around dual-use technologies? How can Australia strengthen and diversify its international scientific collaborations with other countries while managing national security risks?

• Christopher Kaindi, Assistant Director, Australian Sanctions Office, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• Ray Marcelo, A/g Head of Division, International, Trade and National Security Division, Department of Industry, Science and Resources
• Prof Tim Senden, Director, Research School of Physics, Australian National University
• Katie Hamilton, Director, Foreign Arrangements Branch, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• Emily Hall, Assistant Secretary, Defence Export Controls, Department of Defence 
• Dr Nicholas Johnson, Executive Director, Research Partnerships, National Health and Medical Research Council