Australia: Implementing prohibitions specific to UNSCR 1540

Some requirements under UNSCR 1540 might be considered at the “cutting edge” of export control practice. These include controls on intangible transfers of technology, brokering activities, trans-shipped materials and proliferation financing. The presentation focuses on those areas then briefly outlines measures that Australia has taken to meet the resolution’s requirement to place effective domestic controls over sensitive materials.

Related Subject(s): Disarmament

Countries: Australia