Summary
The Australian Government’s response to the Committee’s report on its inquiry into Australia’s sanctions regime outlines the action that the Government is taking to ensure Australia’s sanctions regime is strong, effective and responsive to situations of international concern. The response also underlines that sanctions listings and the legislative framework that supports them are subject to regular and rigorous review, and that the Government uses sanctions judiciously, where it is in our national interest, and in concert with international partners where it is appropriate.