Iran
From 15 October 2008, Australia has implemented targeted autonomous sanctions against Iran.
Sanctions currently cover:
1. Targeted financial sanctions
- Restrictions on financial transactions involving designated individuals and entities which:
- contribute to Iran's nuclear and missile programs; or
- assist Iran to violate its sanctions obligations.
- Reserve Bank of Australia sanctions website
- Banking (Foreign Exchange) Regulations 1959
- Reserve Bank of Australia Consolidated List
2. Travel restrictions
- Restrictions on visas to travel to Australia by individuals who:
- contribute to Iran's nuclear and missile programs; or
- assist Iran to violate its sanctions obligations.
- Migration Regulations 1994, Regulation 2.43(1)(a)(i)(A) and Public Interest Criterion 4003(a)
These autonomous sanctions supplement United Nations Security Council sanctions against Iran.
Information on Australia's laws implementing United Nations Security Council sanctions against Iran.