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… As of 1 October 2020, the Online Sanctions Administration System (OSAS) has been replaced by the new Australian sanctions platform, Pax.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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… had lowered the Oil Price Cap (OPC) applicable to Russian-origin crude oil from USD60 to USD47.60 per barrel. Current sanctions Australia implements a total ban on the importation of Russian-origin products (including oil, gas, refined … and Statistical Classification. These goods are designated as import sanctioned goods in Schedule 1 of the Autonomous Sanctions (Import Sanctioned Goods – Russia) Designation 2022 . Under Australian sanctions laws: the importation, purchase or transport of import sanctioned goods, and the provision of financial assistance …
… 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 …
… Nations High Commissioner for Refugees – to deliver humanitarian assistance, while also ensuring compliance with relevant sanctions obligations. Australia's humanitarian assistance and other programs are implemented in accordance with UNSC sanctions and do not benefit the Taliban directly. Australia also provided humanitarian assistance to support people in … of worship, schools and public spaces are abhorrent and those responsible must be held accountable and bought to justice. Sanctions As a member of the UN, Australia fully implements the UN Security Council (UNSC) sanctions regime in relation to …