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… of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is undertaking public consultation on proposed amendments to the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth). Submissions close on Wednesday 22 October 2025 (11.59pm AEDT). The proposed amendments … Afghanistan and a ban on providing arms-related services to Afghanistan. Consultation Documents Exposure Draft Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Afghanistan) Regulations 2025 [DOCX 74 KB] Exposure Draft Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Afghanistan) Regulations 2025 [PDF 189 KB] Exposure Draft Explanatory Statement and Statement of …
… Date of Issue; or b) the Permit is revoked. Authority Regulations 18(1)(e), 18(2)(a), 18(3) and 18(4) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth). Definitions Australian Sanctions Office Contact Point: Email to sanctions@dfat.gov.au Australian NGO Cooperation Program: The program administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs …
… Delistings (from the Consolidated List): Sanctions listings are a temporary measure established based on evidence that the listed entity is contributing to a situation of international concern. Entities that have adjusted their behaviour in response to sanctions, or that can provide evidence demonstrating they are no longer contributing to the situation of international … to be removed from the Consolidated List. What if I am a designated individual or entity who wants to be removed from a sanctions list? To request removal from the Consolidated List, follow the appropriate procedure based on the list type: …
… Notice In accordance with item 1, regulation 6 of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth) (the Regulations), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has previously designated for targeted financial sanctions, or declared for travel bans (together ‘listed’), by legislative instrument: A person or entity that the Minister … justify the application. Address to request a statement of case, make a submission or apply to revoke listing By email: sanctions@dfat.gov.au . By post: Director, Australian Sanctions Office Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade RG Casey …
… Thematic issues Counter-terrorism Mali Peace and Security Sahel Sanctions Somalia Terrorism Yemen UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL Statement by HE Mr Gary Quinlan, Ambassador and Permanent … to the security environment in Somalia. In today's briefing I will focus on the principal areas of work of the Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee since the adoption of Security Council resolution 2083 (2012) in December last year: Effectively … and the Ansar Eddine; (QE.A.135.13.) Ensuring the regime's application remains relevant and effective; and, Ensuring the sanctions regime has clear and effective procedures. II. Effectively addressing the evolving threat to international peace …
… Notice In accordance with item 1, regulation 6 of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth) (the Regulations), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has previously designated for targeted financial sanctions, or declared for travel bans (together 'listed'), by legislative instrument: A person or entity that the Minister … the application. Address to request additional information, make a submission or apply to revoke a listing By email to: sanctions@dfat.gov.au (preferred option) By post to: Director, Australian Sanctions Office Department of Foreign Affairs and …
… Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) undertook public consultation on proposed amendments to the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth). The proposed amendments to the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations seek to introduce new listing criteria for Afghanistan, impose an arms embargo on Afghanistan and a … is no longer accepting submissions. DFAT thanks those that made submissions to the public consultation. The Australian Sanctions Office is contactable by email: sanctions@dfat.gov.au … Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) undertook …
… Notice In accordance with item 1, regulation 6 of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth) (the Regulations), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has previously designated for targeted financial sanctions, or declared for travel bans (together ‘listed’), by legislative instrument: A person or entity that the Minister … the application. Address to request a statement of case, make a submission or apply to revoke listing By email to: sanctions@dfat.gov.au By post to: Director, Australian Sanctions Office Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade RG Casey …
… The Australian Government has imposed targeted financial sanctions on a further 147 individuals in response to Russia’s illegal war, comprising Russian senators and family members of President Putin and Foreign Minister Lavrov. … Additional Sanctions on Russia …
… The Australian Government has decided to impose targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on a further 67 individuals for their role in Russia’s unprovoked, unjust and illegal invasion of Ukraine. … Further Russia Sanctions …