What was updated
The Australian government registered the Charter of the United Nations (Listed Persons and Entities) Amendment (No. 2) Instrument 2026 on 5 June 2026. The instrument amended the Charter of the United Nations (Listed Persons and Entities) Instrument 2022 by adding or removing named individuals or entities from the official UN sanctions list.
The source does not specify which individuals or entities were added or removed.
What the sanctions list is
The Charter of the United Nations (Listed Persons and Entities) Instrument 2022 is the official Australian list of people and organisations subject to United Nations financial and travel restrictions. It operates under the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945.
Dates
- Registered: 5 June 2026
- In force: 5 June 2026 to 7 September 2026, after which the instrument was repealed
Key actions
- Check the current Charter of the United Nations (Listed Persons and Entities) Instrument 2022 at legislation.gov.au to confirm no transactions are being made with any listed person or entity.
- Contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to confirm compliance obligations under UN sanctions rules if your business imports, exports, or transfers funds internationally.
- View the full instrument and explanatory statement at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00703 for the specific schedule of amendments made.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.