Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 - This Act forms part of Australia's wider export control framework which aims to stop goods and technology that can be used in chemical, biological and nuclear weapons, or military goods and technologies, from being transferred to individuals, states or groups outside Australia.

• Defence Export Controls (DEC) export permit
• Online Defence and Strategic Goods List Tool - to determine whether an export permit is required for research activity under the Defence Trade Controls Act 2012.