What this instrument does
The Charter of the United Nations (Listed Persons and Entities) Amendment (No. 2) Instrument 2026 updates the official Australian list of sanctioned persons and entities maintained under the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945. The instrument was registered on 5 June 2026 and was in force from that date.
The instrument was subsequently repealed on 7 September 2026. It is administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
What was changed
The amendment made changes to Schedule 1 of the Charter of the United Nations (Listed Persons and Entities) Instrument 2022, which is the master list of individuals and organisations subject to Australian UN sanctions. The source does not specify which persons or entities were added, removed, or amended in this update.
Key actions
- Check the current Charter of the United Nations (Listed Persons and Entities) Instrument 2022 at legislation.gov.au to confirm that any international transactions, exports, or overseas clients are not involving a listed sanctioned party.
- Subscribe to alerts on the Federal Register of Legislation at legislation.gov.au for future amendments to the Listed Persons and Entities Instrument to receive notifications of sanctions list changes.
- Contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for guidance on sanctions compliance obligations at dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.