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Australia and sanctions

Australia and sanctions

The Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) is the Australian Government’s sanctions regulator. The ASO was established on 1 January 2020 within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The ASO provides guidance to regulated entities on sanctions, processes applications for sanctions permits, and collaborates with other agencies to monitor and enforce compliance with Australian sanctions laws.

For assistance, or to discuss concerns about potential sanctions contraventions, contact the ASO directly via Contact Us or by using the form on Pax

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News

  • The United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2488 which adjusts elements of the arms embargo and sanction measures for the Central African Republic (CAR).

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    International relations
  • The Australian Government has listed Soheyb Laraibi for counter-terrorism targeted financial sanctions.

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    International relations
  • Government amended the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions – Central African Republic) Regulation 2014.

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    International relations
  • On 12 February 2019, Australia introduced an arms embargo in relation to South Sudan to implement its international obligations under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2428 (2018) (UNSCR 2428).

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    International relations
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