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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.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is undertaking public consultation on proposed amendments to the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth). Submissions close on 19 May 2023 (5pm AEST).

In accordance with item 1, regulation 6 of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth) (the Regulations), the Minister for Foreign Affairs has previously designated for targeted financial sanctions, or declared for travel bans (together ‘listed’), by legislative instrument.

In accordance with item 1, 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, or declared for travel bans (together ‘listed’), by legislative instrument:

In accordance with regulation 8 of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth) (the Regulations), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has previously designated as a sanctioned vessel, all vessels entitled to fly the flag of the DPRK or registered in the DPRK, or that are owned, operated or chartered by, or otherwise under the control or direction of, an entity or a person mentioned below:

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.

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.