Australia – DECO makes broad Australian General Export Licences (AUSGELs) available

The Department of Defence announced that as part of a risk-based approach to export licensing, the Defence Export Control Office (DECO) has developed Australian General Export Licences or AUSGELs that enable the export of a range of controlled goods, software and technologies to certain countries for certain purposes. AUSGELs are valid for five-years.

When applying for an AUSGEL, there is no requirement to list the goods and end-users as an exporter would in an ordinary export application, as the item type and approved end-user destination countries are already on the pre-approved licence.

It is important to note that DECO will conduct a compliance history assessment of the AUSGEL applicant before an AUSGEL can be issued. If an AUSGEL is not suitable to an applicant’s particular circumstances, DECO will advise and work with the exporter to provide an alternative permit arrangement.

There are five different AUSGEL types. Further information is available on the AUSGEL Page. The AUSGEL application form is available from the Forms Page.