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About us
Introduction
The Australia Group is an informal arrangement which aims to allow exporting or transshipping countries.
History
The scope of the export controls discussed by the Group has evolved to address emerging threats and challenges.
Participants
All states participating in the Australia Group are parties to the CWC and the BWC.
Membership
Details and criteria for countries interested in applying for Australia Group membership.
What we do
Objectives
Contribute to national and international security to ensure certain chemical, biological and dual use items do not contribute to the spread of CBW.
Activities
Harmonisation of national licensing measures through exchange of information and development of common understandings of export risks.
Trade
Export licensing measures to ensure legitimate trade in chemicals, biological agents and related equipment can proceed unfettered.
CWC & BWC
The CWC contains a number of provisions relating to the transfer of chemicals which may be diverted to CW programs
Resources
Guidelines
Guidelines for the responsible transfer of the AG Common Control Lists.
Common Control Lists
Dual-use materials, equipment, technology, and software provide a framework for effective chemical and biological trade controls.
Control List Handbooks
The Handbooks are designed to assist officials in implementing controls on each AG Common Control List and is divided into two volumes.
Publications
News
Latest news and information on The Australia Group, including statements, press releases, guidelines, and equipment.
Publications
The Australia Group archive of publications detailing AG meetings and statements dating back to 1993.
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Introduction
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What we do
What we do
Objectives
Activities
Trade
CWC & BWC
Resources
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Guidelines
Common Control Lists
Control List Handbooks
Publications
Publications
News
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Australia Group Secretariat
RG Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent
BARTON ACT 0221
Australia
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+61 2 6261 9399
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australia.group@dfat.gov.au
Australia Group Common Control List Handbooks
Volume I: Chemical Weapons-Related Common Control Lists [PDF 14 MB]
Volume II: Biological Weapons-Related Common Control Lists [PDF 21 MB]
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