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- … The Australian Government is placing new sanctions on Moscow’s propagandists and purveyors of disinformation, who are trying to legitimatise Russia’s unprovoked, unjustified invasion with false narratives such as the “de-Nazification” of Ukraine. Further sanctions on Russia | Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Minister for Women (foreignminister.gov.au) … The Australian Government is placing new sanctions on Moscow’s propagandists and purveyors of disinformation, who are trying to legitimatise Russia’s unprovoked, …https://www.foreignminister.gov.au/minister/marise-payne/media-release/further-sanctions-russia -
- … Australia expresses its strong support for the European Union’s decision to impose cyber sanctions on three individuals linked to the Russian Armed Forces for their role in malicious cyber activity targeting … and impose costs on malicious actors who seek to undermine an open, free, stable and secure and interoperable cyberspace. Sanctions are one important method of imposing costs on these actors and serve as a deterrent against such activity. Australia has also imposed autonomous cyber sanctions and attributed responsibility for malicious cyber behaviour in recent months to disrupt and deter the perpetrators …https://dfat.gov.au/news/media-release/australian-statement-support-eu-sanction -
- … all Member States to implement an arms embargo in relation to South Sudan. Full details of Australia's South Sudan sanctions regime … On 12 February 2019, Australia introduced an arms embargo in relation to South Sudan to implement its international obligations under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2428 (2018) (UNSCR 2428). … South Sudan sanctions …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions/news/south-sudan-sanctions -
- … Thematic issues Counter-terrorism Justice Kenya Mali Peace and Security Rule of Law Sanctions Somalia Terrorism UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFINGS BY THE CHAIRS OF THE 1267/1989, 1373 AND 1540 … in counter-terrorism efforts across the UN system. Mr President I now wish to make some comments on the 1267 al-Qaida sanctions regime. Australia believes in the importance of the United Nations setting an example of the principles it seeks … law at the international level. We strongly support efforts to improve the fairness, transparency and effectiveness of UN sanctions system procedures. To ensure that only the appropriate people and entities remain listed, it is crucial for …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/international-organisations/un/unsc-2013-2014/national-statements/Pages/un-sanctions-committees -
- … The Australian Government has reviewed Australia’s sanctions laws to identify areas of reform that will ensure they remain clear, fit for purpose and aligned with contemporary … Report on the review of Australia’s sanction laws [PDF 321 KB] … 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. … Report on the review of Australia’s sanctions laws …https://dfat.gov.au/news/news/report-review-australias-sanctions-laws -
- … by AUSTRAC to develop, maintain and comply with policies to ensure that they do not contravene targeted financial sanctions obligations, including asset freezing, in the provision of their designated services. To assist consideration of that consultation process, the Australian Sanctions Office seeks to clarify the proposed respective roles and responsibilities between it and AUSTRAC for entities implementation of sanctions requirements. The Australian Sanctions Office is responsible for implementing and overseeing Australia’s sanctions …https://dfat.gov.au/news/news/sanctions-screening-incorporated-new-amlctf-rules -
- … designated 95 vessels as sanctioned vessels for Russia (‘listed’) in accordance with regulation 8 of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (the Regulations). The 95 vessels listed have been added to DFAT's Sanctioned Vessels list . … Contact details to request further information or to 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 Building John McEwen Crescent Barton ACT 0221 Australia … …https://dfat.gov.au/news/95-vessels-entities-listed-under-autonomous-sanctions-regulations-2011 -
- … Scammers pretending to be from the Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) are sending SMS seeking payments for invoices. The ASO does not solicit payment for its services, and … ASO seeking payments. If in doubt, please contact ScamWatch or the ASO . … Scammers pretending to be from the Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) are sending SMS seeking payments for invoices. … Australian Sanctions Office SCAM alert …https://dfat.gov.au/news/news/australian-sanctions-office-scam-alert -
- … The Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Magnitsky-style and Other Thematic Sanctions) Regulations 2021 (the Regulations) came into force on 21 December 2021, following the Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Magnitsky-style and Other Thematic Sanctions) Act 2021 commencing on 8 December 2021 . The Regulations …https://dfat.gov.au/news/news/autonomous-sanctions-amendment-magnitsky-style-and-other-thematic-sanctions-regulations-2021 -
- … The Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Magnitsky-style and Other Thematic Sanctions) Bill 2021 (the Act) commenced on 8 December 2021. The Act amends the Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011 to reform Australia's autonomous sanctions framework. The reforms are part of the Australian Government's …https://dfat.gov.au/news/news/autonomous-sanctions-amendment-magnitsky-style-and-other-thematic-sanctions-act-2021 -