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… Download for quick reference Snapshot: ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions frameworks [DOCX 145 KB] Snapshot: ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions frameworks [PDF 218 KB] Why are sanctions imposed? Australia has implemented the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions …
… Download for quick reference Snapshot: Serious violations or serious abuses of human rights sanctions framework [DOCX 146 KB] Snapshot: Serious violations or serious abuses of human rights sanctions framework [PDF 225 KB] Why are sanctions imposed? Australia established a thematic autonomous sanctions framework in relation to serious violations or …
… Download for quick reference Snapshot: Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) sanctions framework [DOCX 152 KB] Snapshot: Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) sanctions framework [PDF 284 KB] Why are sanctions imposed? In 2006, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted a resolution imposing sanctions in relation …
… Download for quick reference Snapshot: Central African Republic (CAR) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) sanctions frameworks [DOCX 145 KB] Snapshot: Central African Republic (CAR) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) sanctions frameworks [PDF 306 KB] Why are sanctions imposed? In 2013, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) imposed sanctions in relation to the Central African …
… Download a copy Advisory Note – Sanctions & proliferation financing [PDF 474 KB] Date: 27 August 2025 This Advisory Note is produced by the Australian Sanctions Office (ASO), in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, for use by Australian government agencies, individuals, businesses or other organisations whose activities are subject to Australian sanctions laws (regulated entities). This advisory note outlines the sanctions obligations and best practises for …
… Latest news Consultation: Autonomous Sanctions (North Korea): Triennial review of designations and declarations of persons and entities made in 2016 The Department invites submissions to assist its review of designations or declarations made in 2016 under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 in respect of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Submissions should comment on whether persons and entities designated and declared in 2016 for the purposes of the Australian autonomous sanctions regime in relation to the DPRK meet the legislative criteria to enable them to be subject to targeted financial …
… (COTUNA), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has listed three persons and one entity for targeted financial sanctions by legislative instrument (Charter of the United Nations (Listed Persons and Entities) Amendment (No. 3) … the application. Address to request a statement of case, make a submission or apply to revoke listing By email to: sanctions@dfat.gov.au . By post to: Director, Australian Sanctions Office Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade RG Casey Building John McEwen Crescent Barton ACT 0221 Australia …
… Specified Regions of Ukraine [PDF 502 KB] Last updated: 27 August 2025 This guidance note is produced by the Australian Sanctions Office ( ASO ) within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade ( DFAT ). This document should not be used as a substitute for legal advice. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with sanctions laws. Overview This guidance note details the restrictions on exporting certain goods to Russia and specified … vehicles and equipment, spare parts and accessories for any of those things, and paramilitary equipment. Australian Sanctions Office The Australian Sanctions Office ( ASO ) is the Australian Government's sanctions regulator. The ASO sits …
… Download for quick reference Sanctions: What you need to know [PDF 192 KB] On this page What are sanctions? Aims of sanctions Two types of sanctions regimes Australian sanction laws Types of sanctions measures Sanctions permits Sanctions …
… What laws apply? The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions are governed by t he Charter of the United Nations Act 1945 and the Charter of the United Nations (Dealing with Assets) Regulations 2008 . Additionally, the provisions for each UNSC sanctions framework are specified in separate regulation instruments under the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945. Australian autonomous sanctions are governed by the Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011 and the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 . There is only …