Autonomous Cyber Sanctions (Thematic)
Autonomous Cyber Sanctions (Thematic) is a sanctions program maintained by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). It imposes trade restrictions, asset freeze, travel ban and arms embargo.
Last updated 3 Aug 2026
Overview
Australia's autonomous thematic sanctions targeting malicious cyber activity. 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 (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
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