Autonomous Cyber Sanctions
Autonomous Cyber Sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). It imposes asset freeze, travel ban and arms embargo.
Last updated 6 Jun 2026
Overview
Australia's autonomous thematic sanctions relating to cyber threats. Total designated: 15 (12 individuals, 3 entities).
Legal bases
- Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011
- Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons - Thematic Sanctions) Amendment Instruments 2024–2025
Official resources
Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons - Thematic Sanctions) Amendment (No. 1) Instrument 2024
Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons - Thematic Sanctions) Amendment (No. 3) Instrument 2024
Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Thematic Sanctions) Amendment (No. 5) Instrument 2024
Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Thematic Sanctions) Amendment (No. 1) Instrument 2025
Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Thematic Sanctions) Amendment (No. 3) Instrument 2025
Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons—Thematic Sanctions) Amendment (No. 3) Instrument 2025