Suspension of sanctioned commercial activity in relation to Syria

In accordance with regulation 5D of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (the Regulations), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has by legislative instrument suspended sanctioned commercial activity in relation to:

• Syrian entities engaged in the petrochemical industry or the oil and gas industry
• The Government of Syria
• A natural person in, or resident in, Syria
• An entity formed or incorporated in Syria
• A financial institution domiciled in Syria

Amendment of Export Sanctioned Goods List

In accordance with subregulation 4(2) of the Regulations, the Minister has amended the list of export sanctioned goods in relation to Syria by legislative instrument.

Removal from the list of export sanctioned goods

Equipment, materials, software and technology related to the:

• Exploration, production and refining of crude oil and natural gas
• Petrochemical industry
• Construction or installation of power plants for electricity production

Effects of listing

In accordance with subregulation 4A(2) of the Regulations, the Minister has repealed the list of import sanctioned goods in relation to Syria by legislative instrument.

Removal from the list of import sanctioned goods

• Crude oil and petroleum products
• Petrochemical products

2 entities de-listed under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations

The Minister has by legislative instrument revoked the designations of 2 entities for targeted financial sanctions in accordance with regulation 6 of the Regulations. These entities will no longer appear on the Consolidated List:

• Commercial Bank of Syria
• Syrian Lebanese Commercial Bank

Contact details to request further information

By email to: sanctions@dfat.gov.au.

By post to:
Director, Australian Sanctions Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
RG Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent
Barton ACT 0221 Australia