What this instrument does
The Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons - Iran) Amendment (No. 2) Instrument 2026 amended the Australian Iran sanctions list. The instrument was registered on 11 May 2026 and applied from that date.
Basis for the changes
The amendments were made under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 and administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Duration
The instrument applied from 11 May 2026 until 20 August 2026, at which point it was repealed. The source notes that its changes were either absorbed into the main sanctions list or superseded by a later instrument.
What was changed
The instrument added or changed designated persons and entities on the Iran sanctions list. The source document does not specify which individuals or entities were added or removed.
Key actions
- Check the current Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons - Iran) List 2012 at legislation.gov.au to see who is currently designated, particularly where a business has dealings with Iranian persons or entities.
- Businesses that import, export, or transfer funds involving Iranian parties are required to confirm their dealings do not involve a designated person or entity - the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provides sanctions information at dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions.
Official source
The full instrument is available at legislation.gov.au/F2026L00547.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.