Walls come down for dual-use tech trade through AUKUS


Joseph Brookes
Senior Reporter

Organisations developing dual-use technologies like quantum computing, lasers, sensors, aerospace and propulsion systems will gain easier imports from the US after Australia received a licencing exemption from American regulations.

But wider defence trade exemptions have been delayed by up to four months, with US President Joe Biden yet to endorse the reciprocal efforts of Australia and the UK.

The AUKUS-driven move announced by the US Department of Commerce on Friday provides Australia and the United Kingdom a national exemption from the Export Administration Regulations.

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