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… High Priority Items for Russia [PDF 289 KB] Last updated: 9 January 2025 This Advisory is produced by the Australian Sanctions Office ( ASO ) within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade ( DFAT ). It provides a list of certain items … forwarders) should be aware of Russia's procurement efforts so that they may adopt appropriate measures to counteract sanctions risks. Background Items on the common high priority items list are targeted by Russia for procurement. Some of these items are designated in Australian sanctions law as ' export sanctioned goods' for Russia; principally this is goods whose Australian Harmonized Export …
… with key stakeholders, DFAT has developed performance metrics for the Australian Passport Office, Australia's Sanctions Regulator and the Australian Safeguards and Non-proliferation Office. Australian Passport Office Performance Framework [Word 30 KB] [PDF 26 KB] Sanctions Regulator Performance Framework [Word 24 KB] [PDF 25 KB] Australian Safeguards and Non-proliferation Office … 2017-18 regulator self-assessments: Australian Passport Office self-assessment [Word 1.76 MB] [PDF 900 KB] Sanctions Regulator self-assessment [Word 1.09 MB] [PDF 1.10 MB] Australian Safeguards and Non-proliferation Office …
… (ACNC) Not be included on the World Bank Listing of ineligible firms and individuals ; the Asian Development Bank Sanctions List ; the Attorney General's Department List of Terrorist organisations ; or DFAT consolidated list of all persons and entities who are subject to targeted financial sanctions or travel bans Be a signatory to the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) Code of Conduct … for a minimum two years ANGO is not included on the Proscribed Lists (which include the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Sanctions List ; World Bank Listing of ineligible firms and individuals ; DFAT consolidated list of all persons and entities …
… which have strong procedures in place to manage risks and comply with counter-terrorism financing and Australian sanctions laws. Those wishing to make a monetary donation can visit ACFID’s website for information on its consolidated … which have strong procedures in place to manage risks and comply with counter-terrorism financing and Australian sanctions laws. Donated goods Donated goods may not meet the needs of the affected population and can be inappropriate for … Hamas and Hizballah as terrorist organisations. Both are also designated entities subject to counter-terrorism financing sanctions under the Australian sanctions law. It is a criminal offence to fund terrorist organisations, either directly or …
… Republic Côte d'Ivoire Counter-terrorism Eritrea Iran Iraq Libya Mali Peace and Security Regional Organisations Sahel Sanctions Somalia Sudan Terrorism Yemen UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL Statement by HE Mr Gary Quinlan, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Australia to the United Nations Mr President Of all the Council's functions, sanctions are one area in which elected Members have a distinctive opportunity to make a difference. While the Permanent Members may be the architects of the sanctions regimes, the E10 are in essence the engineers: it is our job to ensure they work, through our role as Chairs. …
… suite of measures against Russia and its supporters. 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 …
… Russia's relations with Australia and other Western partners. In response, Australia announced targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on individuals and entities instrumental to the Russian threat to the sovereignty and territorial … integrity of Ukraine. The United States, European Union, Canada and others have also taken a range of measures, including sanctions against individuals and entities. One of the consequences of Russia's actions has been Russia's effective … economy began stagnating in late 2013 due to low oil and gas prices, geopolitical tensions and ongoing international sanctions . Following several years of economic contraction, the growth outlook for Russia in 2017 is a low 1.4 per cent. In …
… The Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) is the Australian Government’s sanctions regulator. As the sanctions regulator, ASO: provides guidance to regulated entities, including government agencies, individuals, business and …
… The Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) has released 8 new advisory notes to assist the regulated community understand their sanctions risks. Three advisories have been jointly issued in collaboration with other Government agencies. Cyber risks of DPRK IT workers to Australian businesses Russian contracts aimed at circumventing sanctionsSanctions circumvention using cryptocurrency - ASO/AUSTRAC co-badged Sanctions risk in the export of drones and …
… Accountability Darfur Human Rights Humanitarian Liberia Mali Peace and Security Peacekeeping Protection of Civilians Sanctions Somalia South Sudan Sudan Syria UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL Statement by HE Mr Gary Quinlan, Ambassador and … action follow. The Council must prioritise this. The manner in which the Council designs, utilises, and follows up on the sanctions regimes it establishes is a further test of its credibility. The Council's willingness in recent months to establish new sanctions regimes is welcome, as is the focus on ensuring appropriate listings. The decision by the Al Qaeda sanctions …