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… measures against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. Australia has: Imposed more than 1,600 targeted financial sanctions against persons, entities and vessels supporting Russia's illegal invasion (see more information on Australia's autonomous sanctions regime ). Imposed trade sanctions banning the: import of Russian oil, refined petroleum products, coal, gas and gold export to Russia of alumina and …
… Vice President to Mugabe from 2014-17 was sworn in as President on 24 November 2017. Australia implemented targeted sanctions against certain individuals and companies in Zimbabwe in 2002 following concerns about political violence and human rights violations. More information on Australia's autonomous sanctions regime can be found on the Sanctions page. Zimbabwe suffered catastrophic economic decline between 2000 and 2008. After the inauguration of the …
… its cooperation with the US on regional conflicts and countering terrorism, the US lifted most of its long-standing sanctions on Sudan in October 2017. However, Sudan remains subject to United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions (arms embargo, travel ban, asset freeze). Sudan belongs to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD – … Austrade's office in Riyadh is responsible for Sudan. Economic and trade information United Nations Security Council Sanctions Country Fact Sheet [PDF 31 KB] Travel information Before you travel, visit smartraveller.gov.au Read the travel …
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… Lebanon Economic and trade information United Nations Security Council Sanctions Country brief Country Fact Sheet [PDF42 KB] Travel information Before you travel, visit smartraveller.gov.au Read … and Consulates of Lebanon Last Updated: 26 April 2019 … Economic and trade information United Nations Security Council Sanctions Country brief Lebanon trade and economic fact sheet [PDF] Travel information Before you travel, visit …
… a copy Advisory Note – Low risk sector [PDF 287 KB] Date: 11 June 2025 This Advisory Note is produced by the Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). It provides a summary of a potential risk identified by the ASO but does not cover all possible sanctions risks. Users should consider all applicable sanctions measures and seek independent legal advice. This document should not be used as a substitute for legal advice. …
… Note – Information technology sector [PDF 278 KB] Date: 11 June 2025 This Advisory Note is produced by the Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). It provides a summary of a potential risk identified by the ASO but does not cover all possible sanctions risks. Users should consider all applicable sanctions measures and seek independent legal advice. This document should not be used as a substitute for legal advice. …
… , 2 August 2017 Joint UK-Australia Statement on Cyber Co-operation , 26 July 2017 Statutory Review of Existing Autonomous Sanctions Listings in Relation to Ukraine - Public consultations , 14 July 2017 High-Level Security Dialogue with China: … , 7 February 2017 Strong trade results for Australia , 16 January 2017 2016 Statutory review of existing Autonomous Sanctions listings – DPRK – public consultations , 24 October 2016 Australia-United States dialogue in support of the human … review of UN counter-terrorism listings – public consultation , 10 June 2016 Statutory review of existing autonomous sanctions public consultation , 7 June 2016 2016 DFAT Ramadan message Australia-ASEAN Council building inter-school links in …
… The Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) has released 4 new guidance and advisory notes and updated 1 guidance note to assist the regulated community understand their sanctions obligations. Guidance Notes Mining and machinery export sectors Humanitarian sector Securities and investment sectors Export Sanctioned Goods – Russia and Specific Regions of Ukraine * updated Advisory Notes Sanctions and proliferation financing … The Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) has released 4 new guidance and advisory …
… ACT 0221 Fax : (02) 6261 2176 or 6261 2990 Last Updated: 29 November 2019 … Invasion of Ukraine by Russia Information on sanctions, travel advice and consular assistance, Australia's humanitarian assistance and media releases. Country brief …