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- … to implement price caps on Russian oil and refined petroleum products (Oil and Petroleum Price Caps). The Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) has contacted all entities who relied on two general permits used to give effect to aspects of the … remains committed to implementing the Oil and Petroleum Price Caps alongside G7 partners. Entities can apply for a sanctions permit to authorise the transportation of Russian oil and refined petroleum products, and associated financial … with Oil and Petroleum Price Caps policy . ASO reminds entities that these activities are prohibited under Australian sanctions law if the entity does not hold a permit. You can find out more on the ASO’s general permits page . … Australia …https://dfat.gov.au/news/news/continued-implementation-oil-and-petroleum-price-caps -
- … it would not be advisable for the Delhi group to attempt any initiative. Both Romulo and Palar raised the question of sanctions but general feeling was that discussion of this would be premature. 2. The exchange of views was on a purely … a general atmosphere in which it would be impossible for the Security Council to avoid a discussion on the imposition of sanctions. Indonesians feel that any action by the New Delhi countries at this juncture would be of 'tremendous importance'. … of the participating countries functioning as a regional unit within the scope of the United Nations to impose immediate sanctions against the Dutch (C) pressure on the Council and its member countries to impose sanctions against the Dutch. 4. …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-15/275-australian-delegation-united-nations-to-department-of-external-affairs
- … Thematic issues Extremism Human Rights Humanitarian Iraq Justice Kenya Peace and Security Policing Sahel Sanctions Terrorism UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY Statement by HE Ms Philippa King, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent … Both the General Assembly, under this biennial review, and the Security Council through resolution 2133 and the Al Qaida sanctions regime, have recognised the need to address this issue. The Counter Terrorism Committee Special Meeting later this … on global security and development. Madam President A crucial preventive tool in the global tool box is the Al Qaida sanctions regime, which aims to prevent the travel, and the provision of funds and arms to Al Qaida affiliates and …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/international-organisations/un/unsc-2013-2014/national-statements/Pages/fourth-review-of-the-united-nations-global-counter-terrorism-strategy -
- … The ‘shadow fleet’ presents significant threats to all countries as vessels involved in illegal activities to bypass sanctions, ignore safety or environmental rules, avoid insurance costs, or engage in other unlawful actions including circumvention UNSC and autonomous sanctions. Australia and New Zealand endorse the Call to Action on the Shadow Fleet. This initiative aims to promote …https://dfat.gov.au/news/media-release/joint-statement-australia-and-new-zealand -
- … and abuses committed by other armed actors. Australia, and others including the US, UK, Canada and the EU, have imposed sanctions on a number of individuals and entities in Myanmar. In July 2025, the military regime announced the end of a …https://dfat.gov.au/geo/myanmar/myanmar-country-brief
- … Thematic issues Ebola Humanitarian Libya Peace and Security Sanctions South Sudan Sudan Terrorism UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL Remarks to the press by the Ambassador and Permanent … so much easier, so much more lethal. I was asked during the press conference earlier this afternoon about the question of sanctions in South Sudan. This is a very live issue of interest and topic of discussion among Council Members. In May of … detail, I would say there's considerable interest among many Council Members to look very closely at applying targeted sanctions and also for many, an arms embargo. And that will be a subject of great interest, I think, in the next couple of …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/international-organisations/un/unsc-2013-2014/national-statements/Pages/transcript-of-remarks-at-security-council-press-stakeout-south-sudan-libya-burkina-faso -
- … some of the arms embargo exemptions have been modified to require advance notification of a proposed supply to the CAR Sanctions Committee instead of advance approval. The Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions–Central African Republic) 2014 will be updated accordingly to reflect these changes. Full details of Australia's sanctions on Central African Republic … The United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2488 which adjusts elements …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/central-african-republic -
- … but has asked me not to report his reactions to you. 2. The United Kingdom Foreign Office is reported to be opposed to sanctions because the Netherlands Government will refuse to halt police action (sic). 3. If the Dutch maintain their defiant … but has asked me not to report his reactions to you. 2. The United Kingdom Foreign Office is reported to be opposed to sanctions because the Netherlands Government will refuse to halt police action (sic). 3. If the Dutch maintain their defiant …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-13/446-critchley-to-department-of-external-affairs
- … Trade with Iran is back on the agenda after the lifting of a range of sanctions. Iran is the second-largest country in the Middle East, has a population of 78 million people and a large and sophisticated market. The removal of sanctions will reduce barriers on exports and imports to Iran and improve Australian businesses' access to Iranian markets. … to hear from you. Last Updated: 11 March 2016 … Trade with Iran is back on the agenda after the lifting of a range of sanctions. Iran is the second-largest country in the Middle East, has a population of 78 million people and a large and …https://dfat.gov.au/news/news/Pages/business-envoy-march-2016 -
- … and special political missions, authorisation of military enforcement action, the imposition of international sanctions on member states, and the ability to refer matters to the International Criminal Court (ICC). It is the only body … occurring, the Council may issue ceasefire directives, send in UN peacekeeping forces or use enforcement actions, such as sanctions. With or without agreement of national governments, the Council can take steps to protect civilians caught in the … of UN peacekeeping operations, consultations on specific country situations and monitoring the implementation of UN sanctions regimes through the work of its sanctions committees. Membership The Council is made up of 15 Member States . …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/international-organisations/un/unsc-2013-2014/Pages/the-role-of-the-united-nations-security-council