Autonomous Human Rights Sanctions
Autonomous Human Rights 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 human rights violations. Total designated: 112 (90 individuals, 22 entities).
Legal bases
- Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011
- Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons—Thematic Sanctions) Instrument 2022
Official resources
Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons—Thematic Sanctions) Instrument 2022
Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons—Thematic Sanctions) Amendment (No. 1) Instrument 2022
Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons—Thematic Sanctions) Amendment (No. 1) Instrument 2023
Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons—Thematic Sanctions) Amendment (No. 2) Instrument 2023
Instrument of first designation and declaration: Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons—Thematic Sanctions) Amendment (No. 3) Instrument 2023
Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons—Thematic Sanctions) Amendment (No. 2) Instrument 2024
Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons—Thematic Sanctions) Amendment (No. 4) Instrument 2024
Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Thematic Sanctions) Amendment (No. 2) Instrument 2025