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… In accordance with item 6A of 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 : 6A Russia A person or entity that … the application. Address to request further information, make a submission or apply to revoke a listing By email to: sanctions@dfat.gov.au . By post to: Director, Australian Sanctions Office Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade RG Casey …
… Download for quick reference Snapshot: Zimbabwe sanctions regime [PDF 198 KB] Australia imposes an autonomous sanctions regime in relation to Zimbabwe. The Australian Government imposed the autonomous sanctions regime in 2002. It targets persons and entities who or which engage in, or have engaged in, activities that …
… Download for quick reference Snapshot: Yemen sanctions regime [PDF 181 KB] Australia fully implements the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions regime in relation to Yemen. The UNSC adopted Resolution 2216 on 14 April 2015, which imposes an arms embargo in … indirect supply, sale or transfer of arms to, or for the benefit of the individuals and entities designated by the Yemen Sanctions Committee. This follows resolution 2140 (2014), which was adopted on 26 February 2014 imposing the sanctions …
… Download for quick reference Snapshot: Russia/Ukraine sanctions regime [PDF 200 KB] Australia imposes an autonomous sanctions regime in relation to Ukraine. The Australian Government announced on 19 March 2014 that it would impose the sanctions regime in response to the Russian threat to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. On 1 September …
… Download for quick reference Snapshot: Taliban sanctions regime [PDF 206 KB] Australia fully implements the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions regime in relation to the Taliban. The UNSC adopted resolution 1267 (1999) on 15 October 1999 imposing the sanctions regime in response to violations of international humanitarian law and of human rights, particularly …
… Download for quick reference Snapshot: Syria sanctions regime [PDF 201 KB] Australia imposes an autonomous sanctions regime in relation to Syria. The Australian Government announced the sanctions regime on 13 May 2011 to reflect Australia's grave concern at the deeply disturbing and unacceptable use by the …
… Download for quick reference Snapshot: Somalia sanctions regime [PDF 196 KB] Australia fully implements the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions regime in relation to Somalia. The UNSC adopted resolution 733 (1992) on 23 January 1992 imposing the sanctions regime in response to the deterioration of the conflict in Somalia, the heavy loss of life and the widespread …
… Download for quick reference Snapshot: Russia/Ukraine sanctions regime [PDF 200 KB] Australia implements an autonomous sanctions regime in relation to Russia. The Australian Government announced on 19 March 2014 that it would impose a sanctions regime in response to the Russian threat to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. On 1 September …
… Download for quick reference Snapshot: Myanmar sanctions regime [PDF 194 KB] Australia imposes an autonomous sanctions regime in relation to Myanmar. This page summarises the current sanctions measures imposed by the autonomous sanctions regime in relation to Myanmar, which consist of: Restrictions on the …
… Download for quick reference Snapshot: Libya sanctions framework [DOCX 145 KB] Snapshot: Libya sanctions framework [PDF 242 KB] Why are sanctions imposed? In 2011, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) imposed sanctions in relation to Libya in response to …