What this instrument does

The Charter of the United Nations (Listed Persons and Entities) Amendment (No. 1) Instrument 2026 amends the Charter of the United Nations (Listed Persons and Entities) Instrument 2022, which is the main Australian list of individuals and organisations subject to UN sanctions.

The instrument was made on 7 May 2026 and was in force from 7 May 2026. It was subsequently repealed on 18 August 2026.

This instrument was made under the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945.

What changed

The instrument adds or changes listed persons and entities on the Australian UN sanctions list. The source document does not specify which persons or entities were added or removed in this amendment. The specific amendments are set out in Schedule 1 of the instrument.

Current status

This instrument has been repealed as of 18 August 2026. The Charter of the United Nations (Listed Persons and Entities) Instrument 2022 at legislation.gov.au reflects the current consolidated sanctions list, which may have been further amended since this instrument was in force.

Where to find more information

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