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… Consistent with Australia's international obligations and foreign policy objectives, the approach of the Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) aims to uphold Australia's Autonomous and United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions frameworks, without unduly impeding legitimate business and people's activities. The vast majority of Australians and Australian business seek to comply with Australian sanctions laws. The ASO takes a graduated risk-based approach to compliance. The ASO undertakes extensive outreach to the …
… - Mining and machinery export sectors [PDF 446 KB] Date: 27 August 2025 This Guidance note is produced by the Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). It provides a summary of relevant sanctions laws but does not cover all possible sanctions risks. Users should consider all applicable sanctions measures. This document should not be used as a substitute …
… - Securities and investments sector [PDF 474 KB] Date: 27 August 2025 The Guidance Note is produced by the Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). It provides a summary of relevant sanctions laws but does not cover all possible sanctions risks. Users should consider all applicable sanctions measures and seek independent legal advice. This document …
… Australia expresses its strong support for the EU's decision to issue sanctions against cyber criminals for malicious cyber activity targeting the EU and Ukraine. Australia stands in solidarity … EU in taking this important step in the fight against cybercrime and commends the EU for this action, its first use of sanctions against cyber criminals. Cybercrime is a global scourge, and it is important to stand together in efforts to combat it, to end the anonymity and impunity with which cyber criminals believe they operate. Sanctions serve as a deterrent for those who would engage in such illegal activity. Australia has also used its autonomous …
… On 1 February 2020 the Minister for Foreign Affairs imposed new targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on seven individuals for their role in facilitating the so-called ‘elections’ in Crimea and … held in September 2019. DFAT has updated the Consolidated List following the entry into force of the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated and Declared Persons – Ukraine) Amendment List 2020 to reflect these new listings. Download the updated Consolidated List . … Minister for Foreign Affairs imposed new targeted financial sanctions and travel bans. … New listings under Australia’s autonomous sanctions regime in relation to Ukraine …
… Contacts Sanctions Permits You can register as a user of the Online Sanctions Administration System (OSAS) to contact DFAT in relation to sanctions permits. Registered users of OSAS can submit an informal inquiry in relation to whether you need a sanctions …
… On 16 March 2019 the Minister for Foreign Affairs imposed new targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on seven Russian individuals for their role in the interception and seizure of Ukrainian naval … to pass through the Kerch Strait. On the same day the Minister for Foreign Affairs also imposed new targeted financial sanctions and travel bans against three 'leaders' from separatist-controlled parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of … elections in November 2018. DFAT has updated the Consolidated List following the entry into force of the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated and Declared Persons – Ukraine) List 2019 to reflect these new listings. Download the updated …
… adopted by the United Nations Security Council this morning. Media release: New United Nations Security Council Sanctions against North Korea Last Updated: 12 September 2017 … The Australian Government welcomes the strong new measures … adopted by the United Nations Security Council this morning. Media release: New United Nations Security Council Sanctions against North Korea Last Updated: 12 September 2017 … New United Nations Security Council Sanctions against North Korea …
… Media Release It is a criminal offence under the Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011 and the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 to directly or indirectly make an asset available to, or for the benefit of, a designated person … designations, due to expire in December 2016, of: 24 individuals and entities designated under Australia's autonomous sanctions in relation to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Further details of the listings currently under …
… It is a criminal offence under the Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011 and the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 to directly or indirectly make an asset available to, or for the benefit of, a designated person or entity. Media release: Statutory review of existing Autonomous Sanctions listings – DPRK – public consultations Last Updated: 24 October 2016 … It is a criminal offence under the …