Sanctions Tracker – Update On Australia's Response To The Situation In Ukraine

Australia has recently extended its sanctions regime to designate additional individuals and entities, and pledged to provide further military assistance for Ukraine.

Further designations

On 24 February 2023, the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Australian Government announced additional sanctions in response to the ongoing Russian hostilities.¹ Foreign Minister Penny Wong reiterated that Australia's sanction regime against Russia remained its largest, and noted that:

"Australia is imposing additional sanctions, targeting those in the Russian Government who are helping prolong this war, those financing this war, and those spreading mistruths to justify this war."²