Australia's autonomous sanctions: Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea)

Australia has had autonomous sanctions in place against DPRK in response to its missile and nuclear tests in 2006. These measures are in addition to Australia's implementation of United Nations Security Council sanctions in relation to DPRK.

As a consequence, Australian law currently prohibits:

1. The use or dealing with the assets of, and the making available of assets to, a person or entity designated by the Minister for Foreign Affairs other than as authorised by a permit issued by the Minister for Foreign Affairs.

For a transitional period, this measure will continue to be given effect under the Banking (Foreign Exchange) Regulations 1959, administered by the Reserve Bank of Australia:

• Banking (Foreign Exchange) Regulations 1959

• Reserve Bank of Australia sanctions website
• Reserve Bank of Australia Consolidated List

The measure will be applied under regulations 14 and 15 of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 once the Minister for Foreign Affairs issues legislative instruments under regulation 6 listing the designated persons and entities.

• Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, regulations 6, 14 and 15
• Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958, regulation 11B

2. The entry or transit through Australia of DPRK nationals

• Migration Regulations 1994, Regulation 2.43(1)(a)(i)(A) and Public Interest Criterion 4003(a)

3. The entry into a port or place in Australia by a DPRK flagged vessel

For a transitional period, this measure will continue to be given effect under the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Act 2003:

• Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Act 2003

The measure will be applied under regulations 16 and 17 of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 once the Minister for Foreign Affairs issues legislative instruments under regulation 8 designating DPRK vessels.

• Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, regulations 8, 16 and 17