Australian Sanction Office - News

DFAT is undertaking a legislative review of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, ahead of their sunsetting (automatic expiry) on 1 April 2024. The review, led by the Australian Sanctions Office (ASO), will be informed by responses to the ASO’s Issues Paper.

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.

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.

In accordance with section 15 of the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945 (Cth) (the Act), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has previously listed, by legislative instrument, persons and entities upon being satisfied on reasonable grounds.

In accordance with section 15 of the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945 (Cth) (the Act), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has previously listed, by legislative instrument, persons and entities upon being satisfied on reasonable grounds.

Australia will prohibit the export of certain luxury goods to Russia from 7 April 2022.

DFAT gives notice to several listed persons, that the Minister will be considering whether these listings under section 15 of the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945 (Cth) will continue to have effect.

Australia prohibits the export of aluminium ores (including bauxite), alumina and related products to Russia from 20 March 2022.

Australia will prohibit the import of oil, refined petroleum products, natural gas, coal and other energy products from Russia. These prohibitions will take effect on 25 April.