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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

  • In accordance with section 15 of the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945 (Cth) (the Act), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has previously listed, by legislative instrument, persons and entities.

    Category
    International relations
  • On 30 October 2024 the existing Legal Services permit (SAN-2022-00079) was revoked and replaced by a new permit (SAN-2024-00138) which will expire in October 2026 (unless revoked earlier). Providers of legal services and services ancillary to legal services are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the new permit.

    Category
    International relations
  • DFAT has released a report on its review of Australia’s sanctions laws. The Report provides stakeholders with a general overview of the review and next steps.

    Category
    International relations
  • In accordance with regulation 6 of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (the Regulations), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has designated for targeted financial sanctions and declared for travel bans (together 'listed'), by legislative instrument (Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Iran) Amendment (No. 3) Instrument 2024).

    Category
    International relations
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