This Part   implements the Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty between Australia and the United States of America.

There is a process for approving bodies corporate as members of the Australian Community referred to in Article 4(1)(c) of that treaty and for suspending or cancelling approvals.

There are offences relating to dealings in Article 3(1) US Defence Articles and Article 3(3) US Defence Articles.

There is a process for transitioning to that treaty.