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… As of 1 October 2020, the Online Sanctions Administration System (OSAS) has been replaced by the new Australian sanctions platform, Pax. Pax will improve the process for making enquiries regarding Australian sanctions and applying for sanctions permits. User guides are available to ease this transition and all existing matters …
… to the Syrian regime's chemical weapons program. These individuals and entities are now subject to targeted financial sanctions, with individuals also subject to travel bans. The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the UN … regime to fully comply with its 2013 commitment to dismantle and destroy its chemical weapons program. Media release: Sanctions targeting Syria's chemical weapons program Last Updated: 24 August 2017 … Minister for Foreign Affairs, The Hon … to the Syrian regime's chemical weapons program. These individuals and entities are now subject to targeted financial sanctions, with individuals also subject to travel bans. The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the UN …
… The Australian Government has imposed targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on three persons involved in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. … Sanctions on persons involved in the downing of Flight MH17 …
… Expanded sanctions have come into force in response to Russia's ongoing threat to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. These sanctions were announced by the Prime Minister on 1 September 2014 and closely match those implemented by the European Union, Canada and the United States. They supplement targeted financial sanctions and travel bans, which Australia imposed in June and September 2014. The expanded sanctions include restrictions …
… and Trade is now responsible for the implementation and administration of Australia's autonomous targeted financial sanctions. Targeted financial sanctions are a key aspect of Australia's autonomous sanctions regime. Australia is one of a number of countries which seeks positive change around the world by applying …
… Australia is imposing targeted financial sanctions, in coordination with international partners, on a further six entities associated with North Korea’s supply of arms and related materiel to Russia. … Targeted sanctions in response to North Korea’s supply of arms to Russia …
… The Australian Government is imposing targeted sanctions on an additional five Iranian individuals and three entities, in response to Iran’s destabilising behaviour. … Targeted sanctions in response to Iran’s destabilising activities in the Middle East …
… Affairs and Trade, Australia D19 Following the action yesterday by the Reserve Bank of Australia, the suspension of all sanctions against the Bosnian Serb party is now given full effect through the operation of Australian laws. United Nations Security Council Resolution 1022 of November 1995 expressly provided that sanctions should continue to be implemented against the Bosnian Serb party and should not be suspended until the day after … 27 February 1996 the Security Council announced that as a result of all conditions having been met for the suspension of sanctions against the Bosnian Serb party those sanctions had been suspended. The suspension of sanctions against the Bosnian …
… DFAT is undertaking a legislative review of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, ahead of their sunsetting (automatic expiry) on 1 April 2024. The review, led by the Australian Sanctions Office (ASO), will be informed by responses to the ASO’s Issues Paper. Issues Paper – Review of Australia’s Autonomous Sanctions Framework [Word 400 KB] Issues Paper – Review of Australia’s Autonomous Sanctions Framework [PDF 600 KB] The ASO …