In accordance with section 15 of the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945 (COTUNA), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has listed one person and one entity for targeted financial sanctions by legislative instrument (Charter of the United Nations (Listed Persons and Entities) Amendment (No. 4) Instrument 2024.

Australia expresses its strong support for the European Union’s decision to impose cyber sanctions on three individuals linked to the Russian Armed Forces for their role in malicious cyber activity targeting Estonia.

The Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) has released 6 new guidance notes to help Australians and Australian businesses comply with certain aspects of Australian sanctions laws.

Australia remains committed to implementing the Oil and Petroleum Price Caps alongside G7 partners. Entities can apply for a sanctions permit to authorise the transportation of Russian oil and refined petroleum products, and associated financial assistance and services, consistent with Oil and Petroleum Price Caps policy.