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… Scammers pretending to be from the Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) are sending SMS seeking payments for invoices. The ASO does not solicit payment for its services, and … ASO seeking payments. If in doubt, please contact ScamWatch or the ASO . … Scammers pretending to be from the Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) are sending SMS seeking payments for invoices. … Australian Sanctions Office SCAM alert …
… all Member States to implement an arms embargo in relation to South Sudan. Full details of Australia's South Sudan sanctions regime … On 12 February 2019, Australia introduced an arms embargo in relation to South Sudan to implement its international obligations under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2428 (2018) (UNSCR 2428). … South Sudan sanctions …
… Thematic issues Counter-terrorism Justice Kenya Mali Peace and Security Rule of Law Sanctions Somalia Terrorism UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFINGS BY THE CHAIRS OF THE 1267/1989, 1373 AND 1540 … in counter-terrorism efforts across the UN system. Mr President I now wish to make some comments on the 1267 al-Qaida sanctions regime. Australia believes in the importance of the United Nations setting an example of the principles it seeks … law at the international level. We strongly support efforts to improve the fairness, transparency and effectiveness of UN sanctions system procedures. To ensure that only the appropriate people and entities remain listed, it is crucial for …
… Consistent with Australia's international obligations and foreign policy objectives, the approach of the Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) aims to uphold Australia's Autonomous and United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions frameworks, without unduly impeding legitimate business and people's activities. The vast majority of Australians and Australian business seek to comply with Australian sanctions laws. The ASO takes a graduated risk-based approach to compliance. The ASO undertakes extensive outreach to the …
… Guidance Note - Humanitarian sector [PDF 467 KB] Date: 27 August 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 …
… - Mining and machinery export sectors [PDF 446 KB] Date: 27 August 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. This document should not be used as a substitute …
… In addition to providing guidance on specific sanctions frameworks, the Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) provides information on a number of sanctions-related issues that span multiple frameworks or that may affect specific industries. If you have any questions …
… - Securities and investments sector [PDF 474 KB] Date: 27 August 2025 The 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 …
… Australia has imposed targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on three Russian citizens for their involvement in the Evil Corp cybercrime group. … Cyber sanctions imposed on Russian citizens for cybercrime …
… The Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Magnitsky-style and Other Thematic Sanctions) Regulations 2021 (the Regulations) came into force on 21 December 2021, following the Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Magnitsky-style and Other Thematic Sanctions) Act 2021 commencing on 8 December 2021 . The Regulations …