ABSTRACT
While there are certain obvious policy motivations for the imposition of controls on the import of goods into a country (such as the protection of local industries), justifications for regulating the export of goods1 may be less obvious. However, it is inevitable and necessary that there are some controls on the export of goods from Australia.2 Export controls may also serve to protect local industries. For instance, the First Schedule of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations (Cth) formerly prohibited the export of wine declared by the relevant Minister to be of such quality that its export would be harmful to the reputation of Australian wine.3 Certain export controls may also be required to fulfil obligations arising under international treaties to which Australia is a party.4
