Australian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Advancing the interests of Australia and Australians internationally

Australian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Advancing the interests of Australia and Australians internationally

Burma

From 24 October 2007, Australia has implemented targeted autonomous sanctions against members of the Burmese regime and their associates and supporters.

Sanctions currently cover:

Targeted financial sanctions (implemented by the Reserve Bank of Australia)

Restrictions on financial transactions involving members of the Burmese regime and their associates and supporters.

Reserve Bank of Australia sanctions website

Banking (Foreign Exchange) Regulations 1959

Reserve Bank of Australia Consolidated List

Travel restrictions

Restrictions on visas to travel to Australia by members of the Burmese regime and their associates and supporters.

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

Arms embargo

Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulation 1958, Regulation 13 E

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