The object of these Regulations is to assist in giving effect to Resolution 1556 (2004) of the Security Council of the United Nations, concerning Sudan, by:
(a) preventing a person in Australia, or a citizen of Australia who is outside Australia, from doing anything that assists, or results in:
(i) arms or related matériel being sold or supplied to a non‑government entity or individual operating in Sudan in the state of North Darfur, South Darfur or West Darfur; or
(ii) technical training or other assistance in relation to the provision, manufacture, maintenance or use of arms or related materiel being provided to a non‑government entity or individual operating in Sudan in the state of North Darfur, South Darfur or West Darfur; and
(b) preventing the use of Australian aircraft or ships in relation to a matter mentioned in subparagraph (a) (i).