The Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) is the Australian Government’s sanctions regulator. The ASO was established on 1 January 2020 within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The ASO provides guidance to regulated entities on sanctions, processes applications for sanctions permits, and collaborates with other agencies to monitor and enforce compliance with Australian sanctions laws.
For assistance, or to discuss concerns about potential sanctions contraventions, contact the ASO directly via Contact Us or by using the form on Pax.
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- Two persons and two entities listed under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 – Democratic People’s Republic of KoreaIn accordance with item 1 of regulation 6 of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (the Regulations), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has designated two persons and two entities for targeted financial sanctions and declared two persons for travel bans (together, ‘listed’).23 October 2026CategoryInternational relationsRead more
- Listings under Part 4 of the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945In accordance with section 15 and 15(A) of the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945 (COTUNA), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has relisted 15 persons and two entities by legislative instrument (Charter of the United Nations (Listed Persons and Entities) Amendment (No. 4) Instrument 2026. Counter-terrorism financial sanctions listings automatically expire and must be reconsidered on the third anniversary of the date they were last made. 3 October 2026CategoryInternational relationsRead more
- Australian Sanctions Office Webinar for the Financial and Non-Profit sectorsThe Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) invites financial and non-profit sector stakeholders to attend its upcoming virtual webinar designed to support your understanding of Australian sanctions laws and emerging legislative reforms.The session forms part of the ASO’s broader outreach program aim to promote sanctions awareness and compliance, and increase engagement with Australia’s regulated community.1 October 2026CategoryInternational relationsRead more
- Listings under Part 4 of the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945In accordance with section 15 of the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945, the Minister for Foreign Affairs has re-listed one person by legislative instrument (Charter of the United Nations (Listed Persons and Entities) Amendment (No.3) Instrument 2026. 16 September 2026CategoryInternational relationsRead more
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