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… Resolutions (UNSCRs) for the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Somalia and the Al-Qaida Sanctions regimes. Accordingly, the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions— Central African Republic) Regulation 2014, the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions—Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulations 2008, the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions—Al-Qaida) …
… The Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) has released 6 new guidance notes to help Australians and Australian businesses comply with certain aspects of Australian sanctions laws. The ASO has also released a Sanctions Compliance Toolkit and a Sanctions Risk Assessment Tool. These provide more comprehensive guidance that aims to …
… The Australian Government will reform and modernise Australia’s autonomous sanctions laws to enable the imposition of targeted financial sanctions and travel bans against the perpetrators of egregious acts of international concern. … Strengthening Australia’s sanctions laws …
… On 8 December 2018 the Government amended the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions – Democratic People's republic of Korea) Regulations 2008 to give effect to certain United Nations Security … and reinsurance services to DPRK-related vessels whose registration has been cancelled. Full details of Australia's sanctions on North Korea … On 8 December 2018 the Government amended the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions – Democratic People's republic of Korea) Regulations 2008 to give effect to certain United Nations Security …
… On 9 April 2019, the Government amended the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions – Central African Republic) Regulation 2014 (the Regulations) to give effect to certain provisions of United … The amendments to the Regulations update the exemptions to the arms embargo for the CAR. Full details of Australia's sanctions on CAR . … Government amended the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions – Central African Republic) Regulation 2014. … Central African Republic sanctions …
… The Australian Government has today imposed additional targeted sanctions on five entities with direct links to the Myanmar military regime. … Further sanctions on the Myanmar military regime …
… the UN, the ROK, the United States, Japan and other countries in support of DPRK denuclearisation and maintains strong sanctions against the DPRK. Australia's bilateral aid program to the DPRK was suspended in 2002 due to concerns about the … saw increased trade, humanitarian aid, tourism and family reunions between the two countries. While a proponent of strong sanctions and the international pressure campaign, the current Moon Jae-in Administration (inaugurated on 10 May 2017) also … development of nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities. The United Nations Security Council agreed on greatly expanded sanctions against the DPRK in resolutions 2270 and 2321 of 2016 (adopted 2 March and 30 November respectively) and 2371 (5 …
… Australia has imposed targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on three Russian citizens for their involvement in the Evil Corp cybercrime group. … Cyber sanctions imposed on Russian citizens for cybercrime …
… Release The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Julie Bishop, has listed the entity Ansar Bayt Al-Maqdis for targeted financial sanctions under Part 4 of the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945, by which Australia implements United Nations Security … Full details of all listed persons and entities can be found in the Consolidated List available at www.dfat.gov.au/sanctions . Anyone who believes they hold an asset that may be owned or controlled by a listed person or entity must … unclassified statement of reasons for his, her or its listing. Requests may be submitted in writing to: Director, Legal Sanctions Section Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade John McEwen Crescent Barton ACT 0221 Australia Or by email to …