Priscilla Bourne

May 6, 2024 | lexology.com | Leon Chung |Jacqueline Wootton |Christine Wong |Natasha Reurts |Priscilla Bourne |Kayla Laird

In a landmark case, the Federal Court of Australia has directly considered the scope of the Australian Autonomous Sanctions Regulations (2011) (Cth) (Regulations), marking the first instance where an Australian court has interpreted the prohibitions on sanctioned supplies (regulations 4 and 12) and dealings with designated persons and entities (regulation 14).

May 6, 2024 | lexology.com | Leon Chung |Jacqueline Wootton |Christine Wong |Natasha Reurts |Priscilla Bourne |Kayla Laird

Recently, the Federal Court of Australia handed down its judgment in Tigers Realm Coal Limited v Commonwealth of Australia [2024] FCA 340, considering the interpretation of the word ‘transport’ in regulation 4A of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth) (the Regulations). This decision marks yet another recent decision by the Federal Court of Australia regarding Australia’s autonomous sanctions regime.

May 6, 2024 | lexology.com | Leon Chung |Jacqueline Wootton |Christine Wong |Natasha Reurts |Priscilla Bourne |Kayla Laird

Autonomous Sanctions Amendment Bill 2024 On 24 February 2024, the Australian Parliament tabled the Autonomous Sanctions Amendment Bill 2024 (the Bill) to amend the Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011 (Cth) (the Act).[1] The purpose of the Bill was to clarify: “that individuals and / or entities can be validly sanctioned based on past conduct or status”;[2] the validity of sanctions imposed on the basis of past conduct or status, or with respect to past circumstances; and the validity of sanctions...

Nov 6, 2023 | lexology.com | Leon Chung |Jacqueline Wootton |Christine Wong |Natasha Reurts |Priscilla Bourne |Kayla Laird

In an ongoing effort to respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Australian Government continues to broaden its sanction regime against Russia. Notably, the government has turned its focus on declaring a ban on the export of machinery and related parts to Russia and areas of Ukraine currently under Russian control as foreshadowed earlier in the year. The measures show Australia’s is remaining a part of a coordinated global response with its G7 allies.

Mar 20, 2023 | lexology.com | Jacqueline Wootton |Leon Chung |Christine Wong |Natasha Reurts |Priscilla Bourne |Kayla Laird

Australia has recently extended its sanctions regime to designate additional individuals and entities, and pledged to provide further military assistance for Ukraine. Further designationsOn 24 February 2023, the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Australian Government announced additional sanctions in response to the ongoing Russian hostilities.