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… Thematic issues Energy Iran Sanctions UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL Statement by HE Mr Gary Quinlan, Chair, 1737 (Iran) Sanctions Committee Mr. President, 1. I have the honour to present the report of the Committee established pursuant to … to Iran in the fields of energy efficiency and mine action, as well as other cooperation proposals, are permitted by the sanctions measures. The Committee welcomes such engagement on matters of implementation and compliance and encourages …
… 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 …
… Dialogue between Australia and the Islamic Republic of Iran 1st Australia-Islamic Republic of Iran Human Rights Dialogue SanctionsSanctions: Iran Australian Government response to the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee report: Partial suspension of sanctions against Iran Travel information Before you travel, visit smartraveller.gov.au Read the travel advice for Iran …
… 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 …
… On 29 April 2021, the Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) hosted a Virtual Information Session on Australian sanctions. A copy of the presentation from the event is available in both PowerPoint and PDF formats. This presentation provided an overview of key aspects of Australia’s sanctions regimes, including: an introduction to the sanctions regimes that the ASO implements under Australia’s sanctions …
… 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 …
… Media Release Designations of individuals and entities made under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 expire after three years, unless extended by the Minister for Foreign Affairs. The Department of … on a review of Australia's existing listings of ten individuals and entities designated under Australia's autonomous sanctions in relation to Iran. 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 …
… of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is undertaking public consultation on proposed amendments to the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth) . Submissions close on 19 May 2023 (5pm AEST). The amendments expand item 4, regulation 6 of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth) to introduce additional listing criteria for Iran. Consultation Documents: Exposure Draft Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Iran) Regulations 2023 [DOCX 130 KB] Exposure Draft Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Iran) …