We help Australian industry understand the ITAR, EAR and AU export controls requirements for Defence projects

International Trade Advisors has been providing export controls consulting services to industry for over 20 years.

We also offer training on the application of ITAR, EAR and Australian export controls in Australia, both on-line and in person at your facilities to equip your engineering commercial, and project management staff with the knowledge they need to manage ITAR and EAR controlled assets.

We’re passionate about helping Australian businesses understand export controls and win additional business related to key defence projects in Australia.


“Over the next four years, the Albanese Government will invest more than $19 billion to implement the immediate priorities identified in response to the Defence Strategic Review.”
-Albanese Government 2023

Guidance and Expert Advice.

At International Trade Advisors, our focus is on assisting Australian companies to understand their obligations under the ITAR, EAR and Australian export controls.

Examples of clients we have worked with:

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We can help your organisation:

  • Update or create a compliance framework to reduce potential violations of the ITAR or EAR.
  • Find opportunities to streamline your defence asset management to ensure export control requirements don’t slow down your commercial operations.
  • Ensure staff are adequately trained to manage ITAR and EAR appropriately.
  • Conduct risk reviews to ensure staff are following protocols and that issues are identified as early as possible.
  • Ensure that your compliance efforts are captured adequately in Commonwealth tenders, positioning you above the competition.
  • Create marketing materials that speak to your ITAR and EAR management capabilities


Attend Live Trainings: ITAR For Industry and Commonwealth Staff

Suitable for project managers, engineers, commercial managers and SME executives experienced in managing ITAR.

In this full-day interactive workshop,you will work in teams to complete exercises and short projects, with ample time for Q&A.

Our Advanced ITAR workshop is for those who have been working with ITAR for three to five years and need to work through some complicated scenarios facing their business. They may be managing projects for the Commonwealth, preparing for an audit, or updating their compliance programs. These courses are for the seasoned practitioner.

 

Advanced ITAR Workshop
Sydney(CBD) 2 September 2024

Registration Opens in June →

Join Us in Adelaide for the 6th Annual Export Controls Training and Conference 6-8 May 2024




  • Three days of formal training and learning from industry experts and peers.
  • Networking events and Panel Presentations
  • Basic Training Day covering  updated U.S. and AU Export Controls (Day 1)
  • Advanced Training Day with Guest Speakers (Day 2)
  • Conference Day with presentations on Cybersecurity and Export Controls as well as breakout sessions for special topics (Day 3)
  • Early bird prices until 15 March!

Click here for more information and to Register


How can we assist your participation in AUKUS?

As your company takes on more work with the Commonwealth, you’ll need to ensure that you have processes and procedures in place to manage sensitive technologies.


ITAR Readiness

We offer consulting services that will help your organisation remain compliant with the ITAR (and EAR), including the creation of custom-tailored Compliance programs. Ensuring your governance framework is well-thought-out helps to avoid issues and violations. With the progression of AUKUS, U.S. Government's Departments of State and Commerce will be tasked with increasing their end use verification and compliance monitoring programs in Australia. Our compliance health checks can help ensure your organisation is ready. Read more →

Consulting Services

Contact us with questions about ITAR, EAR or AU export controls compliance. When working with U.S. parties, or updating your compliance program, we can help you to ensure you are asking the right questions and providing the right resources to staff. We can help you to prepare for an audit and/or to participate in AUKUS. Our consultants can prepare your Technology Control Plan (TCP), review your TAAs and other approvals against contracts, and provide recommendations for improving compliance so that your business doesn't miss out on opportunities. Read more →

ITAR and EAR Training

In addition to on-demand e-learning, we offer custom-tailored live training delivered in your offices as well as e-leaning. We can create custom trainings for you to suit your functional teams specific needs (e.g. engineering, procurement, project teams, etc). Our trainings use examples that incorporate your business models help to ensure your staff learn using relevant examples. Our training modules can be customized with your branding and incorporation into your e-learning platform. Read more →