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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Australia's sanctions on North Korea

On 8 December 2018 the Government amended the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions – Democratic People's republic of Korea) Regulations 2008 to give effect to certain United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions relating to North Korea.

8 December 2018

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International relations

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Mali sanctions

On 28 November 2018, Australia introduced targeted financial sanctions in relation to Mali to implement its international obligations under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2374 (UNSCR 2374).

28 November 2018

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International relations

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New listings for Myanmar

In October 2018, the Minister for Foreign Affairs imposed new targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on members of the Myanmar military (Tatmadaw).

1 October 2018

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International relations

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Listings pursuant to UNSC Resolution 1373 (2001)

The Australian Government has listed Abraham Succarieh and renewed the listing of Mostafa Mahamed, also known as Mostafa Farag, for counter-terrorism targeted financial sanctions.

8 June 2018

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International relations

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