Russia

The Australian Government has announced a ban on the export of machinery and related parts to Russia and areas of Ukraine temporarily under Russian control. DFAT invites public consultation on the proposed ban until 19 June 2023.

In accordance with item 9, regulation 6 of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth) (the Regulations), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has previously designated for targeted financial sanctions, and declared for travel bans (together ‘listed’), by legislative instrument persons meeting the following criteria: A person or entity that the Minister is satisfied is responsible for, or complicit in, the threat to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

Australia has joined the G7 in implementing price caps on Russian-origin refined petroleum products.

Today marks one year since Russia launched its illegal and immoral full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The Australian Government acknowledges the announcement by the Netherlands Public Prosecution Service and the MH17 Joint Investigation Team that they will suspend their investigation into additional individuals responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.

The Australian Government is imposing Magnitsky-style sanctions on 13 individuals and two entities involved in egregious human rights violations and abuses.

Australia has joined the G7 in implementing a price cap on seaborne Russian-origin oil.

Australia will prohibit the import, purchase or transport of gold exported from Russia after 30 September 2022.

Australia condemns Russia’s ongoing unprovoked and unjustifiable war of aggression and calls on Russia to immediately withdraw its forces from Ukrainian territory.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs intends to designate gold as an ‘import sanctioned good’ for Russia under subregulation 4A(3) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011.