Latest sanctions News

Government Must Act To Stop Russian Timber Trade
3 Persons and 4 entities listed under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 – Human Rights
Anti-Money Laundering legislation to affect real estate sales from 1 July 2026
HMAS Toowoomba returns to Western Australia from regional presence deployment
A key science publishing platform is cracking down on AI slop
Security Council Sanctions Committee Concerning South Sudan Discusses Final Report of Panel of Experts
7 Persons and 4 entities listed under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 – Iran
Autonomous sanctions targeting Iran’s campaign of oppression and destabilisation
Listings Under Parts 3 And 4 Of Charter Of UN Act 1945
New Counter-terrorism Financing Sanctions 8 May
Türk calls on Tunisia to end repressive measures against civil society and media
NZ announces sanctions on malicious Russian cyber actors, online platforms
Decisive national action is needed to tackle illegal tobacco crisis
UN experts deplore reprisals against Judge Ordóñez: Peru
20,000 stranded seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz face missile fears, exhaustion and isolation
Strong Action Taken Against Childcare Provider
UN experts warn of torture, suicide attempts, deaths and reprisals in custody: Belarus
UN experts demand accountability for trafficking allegations in ‘Epstein files’, warn of continuing violence of patriarchal power systems
Cases of artist Gao Zhen and lawyer Yu Wensheng: China
Concerns over trial of artist Gao Zhen: China
UN experts alarmed by law targeting LGBT, women’s rights advocates and independent voices in Belarus
Court Rules Against Jason Shurka in EESystem Case; $54,034 in Federal Sanctions Ordered
Conference on negative impact of sanctions in humanitarian action at Palais des Nations this week
UN expert urges Tunisia to end criminalisation of Judge Anas Hmedi
Rudeness May Be Rewarded – As Response To Rudeness
Can countries replace SWIFT? Evidence from Russia suggests not easily
Donations in disguise: the warning for Australians to avoid unwittingly financing terrorism
UN Special Rapporteur expresses deep concern over announcements of pardons for members of security forces involved in human rights violations
Aussie holiday homes lose tax perks and face council crackdowns – Brisbane tech founder says shared ownership is the next wave
Traffic light system proves results
Child poverty stats highlight Government’s failing record
Security Council 1591 Sanctions Committee Adds Four Entries to Its Sanctions List
Revised Guidance And Advisory Notes
‘Promote justice, not disinformation’: Special Procedures’ Coordination Committee condemns attacks against Francesca Albanese by State representatives
New legislation to improve confidence in building, property and conveyancing sector
20 Persons and 3 entities listed under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 – Iran
Targeted sanctions in response to brutal repression of protests in Iran
Shifting US strategy reshaping global risk: CBA economists
UN expert demands withdrawal of sanctions against ICC judges and prosecutors, calls for repeal of executive order: USA
Restrictive measures against academics negatively impact human rights, say UN experts: European Union
Security Council Sanctions Committee concerning South Sudan Draws Attention to Panel of Experts’ Recommendations on Implementation of Peace Agreement, Arms Embargo
Operation Safe Arrival – Refuse Test, Face Penalty
UN experts condemn United States blockade and aggression against Venezuela
UN anti-racism panel calls on States to act: State of Palestine v Israel
Watchdog denies $16 million in claims for ineligible upgrades
Football Australia Match-Fixing Sanctions
Colombia needs to urgently address serious deficiencies in its foreign bribery framework and enforcement, says the OECD Working Group on Bribery
Estonia advances in foreign bribery reforms but must enhance detection and enforcement, according to the OECD Working Group on Bribery