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Export Control Act 2020
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3 Objects of this Act
The objects of this Act are the following:
(a) to ensure that goods that are exported:
(i) meet relevant importing country requirements to enable and maintain overseas market access for goods exported from Australia; and
(ii) comply with government or industry standards or requirements relating to the goods; and
(iii) are traceable and, if necessary, can be recalled;
(b) to ensure the integrity of goods that are exported;
(c) to ensure that trade descriptions for goods that are exported are accurate;
(d) to give effect to Australia’s rights and obligations relating to goods that are exported under any international agreements to which Australia is a party.