What this instrument does
The Australian government has registered an amendment to the sanctions list covering designated persons and entities connected to Russia and Ukraine. The instrument is the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons - Russia and Ukraine) Amendment (No. 2) Instrument 2026, registered on 23 September 2026.
The amendment updates the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons - Russia and Ukraine) List 2014 by adding or changing entries under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011.
What the instrument changes
The source page does not specify which individuals or entities were added, removed, or changed. The full details of additions and changes appear in Schedule 1 of the amendment instrument.
Key actions
- Check the full instrument at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01276 to see which persons or entities were added or changed in Schedule 1 of this amendment.
- If your business imports, exports, or has financial dealings with Russian or Ukrainian individuals or companies, screen those parties against the updated sanctions list. Dealing with a designated person or entity can expose your business to serious legal penalties.
- Set up an alert on the Federal Register of Legislation for future sanctions updates by creating a free account at https://www.legislation.gov.au and saving this title to your account.
Where to find the instrument
The full text of this amendment is available on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01276.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.