Research security in Australia and Defence Export Controls update

The Australian Academy of Science, in collaboration with the Department of Defence, presents a discussion on research security in Australia and a Defence Export Controls information session.

It will be held at the Shine Dome in Canberra on 23 July 2024.

The event will explore government and research community perspectives on national security challenges for research, and how Australia can strengthen and diversify its international scientific collaborations while addressing national security concerns.

The event will explain the changes to Australia’s Defence Export Controls framework resulting from the new Defence Trade Controls Amendment Act 2024.

Designed to offer research, higher education and industry sectors the knowledge and practical understanding of the changes to Defence Export Controls and the new regulations, as well as provide perspectives on challenges for national security and scientific research.

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 session is free and open to all attendees. 

The event will be livestreamed for attendees outside Canberra. We encourage Canberra-based attendees to attend in person.

Program

• Overview of the research security and Defence innovation, science and technology context
• Defence Export Controls presentation on changes to Australia’s Defence Export Controls, how it may affect you, and support to comply with the amendments:
  • Defence Export Controls – What has changed?
  • Changes to Australia’s Defence Export Controls framework – How might it affect you?
  • The AUKUS Community – What is it and how can you join?
  • Self-assessment – How does it work?
  • The new DEC application portal – What has changed?
  • Education and guidance materials – What is available?
• Morning tea
• Panel discussion and audience Q&A with representatives from government and the research community on: How will AUKUS, shifting geopolitics and the national security environment impact how Australia does scientific research? How can Australia strengthen and diversify its international scientific collaborations with other countries while managing national security risks?
• Light lunch and networking.

Speakers

To be announced soon.