- … Download for quick reference Snapshot: Russia/Ukraine sanctions regime [PDF 200 KB] Australia imposes an autonomous sanctions regime in relation to Ukraine. The Australian Government announced on 19 March 2014 that it would impose the sanctions regime in response to the Russian threat to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. On 1 September …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions/sanctions-regimes/ukraine-sanctions-framework
- … Download for quick reference Snapshot: Taliban sanctions regime [PDF 206 KB] Australia fully implements the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions regime in relation to the Taliban. The UNSC adopted resolution 1267 (1999) on 15 October 1999 imposing the sanctions regime in response to violations of international humanitarian law and of human rights, particularly …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions/sanctions-regimes/the-taliban-sanctions-framework
- … Download for quick reference Snapshot: Syria sanctions regime [PDF 201 KB] Australia imposes an autonomous sanctions regime in relation to Syria. The Australian Government announced the sanctions regime on 13 May 2011 to reflect Australia's grave concern at the deeply disturbing and unacceptable use by the …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions/sanctions-regimes/syria-sanctions-framework
- … Download for quick reference Snapshot: Somalia sanctions regime [PDF 196 KB] Australia fully implements the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions regime in relation to Somalia. The UNSC adopted resolution 733 (1992) on 23 January 1992 imposing the sanctions regime in response to the deterioration of the conflict in Somalia, the heavy loss of life and the widespread …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions/sanctions-regimes/somalia-sanctions-framework
- … Download for quick reference Snapshot: Russia/Ukraine sanctions regime [PDF 200 KB] Australia implements an autonomous sanctions regime in relation to Russia. The Australian Government announced on 19 March 2014 that it would impose a sanctions regime in response to the Russian threat to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. On 1 September …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions/sanctions-regimes/russia-sanctions-framework
- … Download for quick reference Snapshot: Lebanon sanctions framework [DOCX 181 KB] Snapshot: Lebanon sanctions framework [PDF 181 KB] Why are sanctions imposed? The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) initially imposed sanctions in relation to Lebanon in 2005 in …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions/sanctions-regimes/lebanon-sanctions-framework
- … Download for quick reference Snapshot: Significant cyber incidents sanctions framework [DOCX 145 KB] Snapshot: Significant cyber incidents sanctions framework [PDF 224 KB] Why are sanctions imposed? Australia established a thematic autonomous sanctions framework in relation to significant cyber …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions/sanctions-regimes/significant-cyber-incidents-sanctions-framework
- … First published: 6 December 2024 - updated: 12 September 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 and seek independent legal advice. This document …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions/guidance/sanctions-compliance-universities
- … First published: 6 December 2024 - updated: 12 September 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 The ASO is committed to working cooperatively with the regulated community to address sanctions non-compliance. The community plays a key role in reporting sanctions non-compliance to the ASO. The ASO …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions/guidance/reporting-sanctions-contravention
- … These FAQs are intended to support the Guidance Note on Cyber Sanctions . This document only provides a summary of relevant sanctions laws. It should not be relied upon as a substitute for legal advice or for consulting the full text of sanctions laws at legislation.gov.au). It is your responsibility to ensure you do not contravene Australian sanctions laws, …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions/guidance/faqs-cyber-sanctions-and-ransomware-payments