International relations

Australia imposes autonomous sanctions in relation to the Ukraine regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Crimea and Sevastopol (specified Ukraine regions) in response to the Russian threat to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. They were first imposed in relation to Crimea and Sevastopol in 2014 and extended in 2015. In 2022, the sanctions were extended to include Donetsk and Luhansk.

Resolution 1373 requires Australia, as a UN Member State, to suppress terrorism by implementing targeted financial sanctions in relation to persons involved in terrorist activities.

The Australian Government is developing a new International Strategy on Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery1 (2020 Strategy) as part of its 2017 Foreign Policy White Paper commitment.

Ms Julie-Ann Guivarra will serve as Australia’s Ambassador for Gender Equality.

Sanctions listings are a temporary measure established based on evidence that the listed entity is contributing to a situation of international concern.