Baker McKenzie’s Sanctions Blog published the alert titled Australia adopts further sanctions against Russia on 27 February 2023. Read the article via the link here. Please also visit our Sanctions Blog for the most recent updates.

The Department of Foreign Affairs, led by the Australian Sanctions Office, is undertaking a review of Australia’s Autonomous Sanctions Framework, ahead of the expiry on 1 April 2024 of the Regulations. The Review will assess whether the Framework remains fit for purpose. The Review will be informed by responses to an Issues Paper and by consultations with key stakeholders. The closing date for submissions is 26 February 2023, with the Review to be completed by 30 June 2023.

Baker McKenzie’s Sanctions Blog published the alert titled Australia to increase tariffs for products from Belarus and Russia; and introduces new luxury goods export sanctions for Russia on 05 April 2022. Read the article via the link here. Please also visit our Sanctions Blog for the most recent updates.

Baker McKenzie’s Sanctions Blog published the alert titled Australian Government makes first designated party listings under Magnitsky-style thematic sanctions regime on 30 March 2022. Read the article via the link here. Please also visit our Sanctions Blog for the most recent updates.

Baker McKenzie’s Sanctions Blog published the alert titled Australia expands sanctions targeting Russia on 21 March 2022. Read the article via the link here. Please also visit our Sanctions Blog for the most recent updates.