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… 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 …
… 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 …
… to Somalia Media release: Australian support for Somalia Economic and trade information United Nations Security Council Sanctions Country/Economy Fact Sheet [PDF 27 KB] Travel information Before you travel, visit smartraveller.gov.au Read the …
… in Accra, Ghana. Economic and trade information Country Fact Sheet [PDF 110 KB] United Nations Security Council Sanctions Travel information Before you travel, visit smartraveller.gov.au Read the travel advice for Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory …
… 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 …
… Central African Republic Chad Justice Mali Middle East Natural Resources Peace and Security Peacekeeping Policing Sahel Sanctions Somalia Terrorism UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL Statement by HE Mr Gary Quinlan, Ambassador and Permanent … programs and facilitating regional initiatives. Second, one of the most effective tools at the Council's disposal – sanctions – should continue to be honed to deny terrorist groups access to resources and sanctuary and, most importantly, to starve them of funds. As Chair of the Council's Al Qaida sanctions Committee for the past two years, I have consistently tried to highlight that anyone who materially supports the …
… Iran Iraq Liberia Libya Mali North Korea Peace and Security Peacebuilding Peacekeeping Policing Protection of Civilians Sanctions Sierra Leone Small arms South Sudan Sudan Syria Terrorism Ukraine Yemen UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL Statement … of its citizens in a way unparalleled in today's world. In the past two years, the Council has used another key tool – sanctions – as a response to threats to international peace and security. We have applied sanctions to two new situations, in the CAR and Yemen, while calibrating existing sanctions regimes to better respond to …
… Permit authorising making assets available to persons or entities designated under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, and the use of, or dealing with ‘controlled assets’, in connection with legal services, … the Date of Issue; or the Permit is revoked. Authority Regulations 18(1)(e) and (f), 18(2)(a) and 18(4) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth). Definitions AS Act : The Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011 (Cth) Ancillary Services: Services that are directly related to the provision of legal advice or legal …
… Human Rights Humanitarian Mali Peace and Security Peacebuilding Peacekeeping Policing Protection of Civilians Rule of Law Sanctions Sudan Syria Terrorism UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL Statement by HE Mr Gary Quinlan, Ambassador and Permanent … back to the Council. In partnership with Argentina, we arranged for the first open briefing by the Chair of the Sudan sanctions committee in the Chamber, for all to hear. We engaged closely with the African Union Peace and Security Council in … will be an important annual addition to the Council's work. The final initiative Australia pursued was, of course, on sanctions . Sanctions are a crucial – often the only – tool for the Council, and we need to do much better on …