Sanctions Tracker – Latest Developments In Respect Of Australian Sanctions Imposed On Russia

We previously discussed the Ukraine-related sanctions measures in Australia on February 23, February 25, March 1, March 15 and March 18. Since then, Australia has extended its sanctions to designate additional individuals and prohibit the export of certain goods associated with the manufacturing and development of weapons.

On 19 March 2022, Australia designated aluminium ores (including bauxite), alumina and related products as "export sanctioned goods" for Russia on the basis that these goods "are key components in the manufacture and development of weapons".¹ The designations took effect on 20 March 2022.

On 24 March 2022, Australia:

• designated 22 persons who "have clear links to the Russian Government", including "working for state-owned television or radio stations; receiving state funding for specific projects that undermine Ukrainian sovereignty; or working for organisations that are associated with Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Armed Forces or