Charter of the United Nations Legislation Amendment (Sanctions) Regulations 2026

(F2026L00298)

25 March 2026

Charter of the United Nations Act 1945; Customs Act 1901

1   Name

This instrument is the Charter of the United Nations Legislation Amendment (Sanctions) Regulations 2026.

2   Commencement

 

(1) Each provision of this instrument specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.

Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument.

      

(2) Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument.

3   Authority

This instrument is made under the following:

(a) the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945;

(b) the Customs Act 1901.

4   Schedules

Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.

Schedule 1   Main amendments

Part 1   Main amendments

Charter of the United Nations (Dealing with Assets) Regulations 2008

1   Regulation 4 (after the heading)

Insert:

Note: A number of expressions used in these Regulations are defined in the Act, including asset.

2   Regulation 4

Insert:

freezable asset has the same meaning as in Part 4 of the Act.

proscribed person or entity has the same meaning as in Part 4 of the Act.

3   Regulation 4 (paragraph (a) of the definition of Sanctions Regulations)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(a) the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - Al-Shabaab) Regulations 2008;

4   Regulation 4 (after paragraph (g) of the definition of Sanctions Regulations)

Insert:

(ga) the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida) Regulations 2008;

5   Regulation 4 (paragraphs (j) and (k) of the definition of Sanctions Regulations)

Repeal the paragraphs.

6   Regulation 4 (note)

Repeal the note.

Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - Central African Republic) Regulation 2014

7   Section 4 (after the heading)

Insert:

Note: A number of expressions used in this regulation are defined in the Act, including asset.

8   Section 4 (definition of Committee)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

Committee means the Committee pursuant to resolution 2745 (2024).

Note: See paragraph 12 of Resolution 2745 (2024) of the Security Council, adopted on 30 July 2024.

9   Section 4 (definition of designated person or entity)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

designated person or entity means a person or entity that:

(a) the Committee designates for the purposes of paragraph 32 of Resolution 2134; or

(b) the Security Council or the Committee decides is subject to the asset freeze measures relating to the Central African Republic.

Note: A list of designated persons and entities could in 2026 be viewed on the United Nations' website (https://www.un.org).

10   Section 4

Repeal the following definitions:

(a) definition of MINUSCA ;

(b) definition of protective clothing ;

(c) definition of Resolution 2127 ;

(d) definition of Resolution 2499 .

11   Sections 6 and 7

Repeal the sections, substitute:

6 Meaning of sanctioned service

(1) A sanctioned service is the provision, to a group or individual to whom subsection (2) applies, of assistance or training to which subsection (3) applies.

(2) This subsection applies to:

(a) an armed group (other than the Government of the Central African Republic); or

(b) an associated individual (other than an official of the Government of the Central African Republic);

operating in the Central African Republic.

(3) This subsection applies to:

(a) technical assistance; or

(b) training; or

(c) financial assistance; or

(d) other assistance;

related to:

(e) military activities; or

(f) the provision, maintenance or use of any export sanctioned goods.

7 Meaning of sanctioned supply

A person makes a sanctioned supply if:

(a) the person supplies, sells or transfers goods to another person; and

(b) the goods are export sanctioned goods; and

(c) as a direct or indirect result of the supply, sale or transfer, the goods are transferred to:

(i) an armed group (other than the Government of the Central African Republic); or

(ii) an associated individual (other than an official of the Government of the Central African Republic);

operating in the Central African Republic.

12   Division 1 of Part 2

Repeal the Division, substitute:

Division 1 - Sanctioned supplies and sanctioned services

8 Prohibitions relating to a sanctioned supply

(1) A person contravenes this subsection if the person makes a sanctioned supply.

(2) Section 11D (extra-territorial effect) applies to subsection (1) of this section.

(3) A person contravenes this subsection if the person:

(a) whether or not in Australia; and

(b) whether or not an Australian citizen;

uses the services of an Australian ship or an Australian aircraft to transport export sanctioned goods in the course of, or for the purpose of, making a sanctioned supply.

10 Prohibitions relating to a sanctioned service

(1) A person contravenes this subsection if the person provides a sanctioned service.

(2) Section 11D (extra-territorial effect) applies to subsection (1) of this section.

(3) A person contravenes this subsection if the person:

(a) whether or not in Australia; and

(b) whether or not an Australian citizen;

uses the services of an Australian ship or an Australian aircraft in the course of, or for the purpose of, providing a sanctioned service.

13   Sections 11A and 11B

Repeal the sections, substitute:

11A Prohibition relating to dealings with designated persons or entities

(1) A person contravenes this subsection if:

(a) the person directly or indirectly makes an asset available to, or for the benefit of, a designated person or entity; and

(b) the making available of the asset is not authorised by a permit granted under section 11C.

(2) Section 11D (extra-territorial effect) applies to subsection (1) of this section.

11B Prohibition relating to controlled assets

(1) A person contravenes this subsection if:

(a) the person holds a controlled asset; and

(b) the person:

(i) uses or deals with the asset; or

(ii) allows the asset to be used or dealt with; or

(iii) facilitates the use of the asset or dealing with the asset; and

(c) the use or dealing is not authorised by a permit granted under section 11C.

(2) Section11D (extra-territorial effect) applies to subsection (1) of this section.

14   At the end of Part 2

Add:

Division 3 - Miscellaneous

11D Extra-territorial effect of certain provisions

(1) Conduct does not contravene a provision to which this section applies unless:

(a) the conduct occurs:

(i) wholly or partly in Australia; or

(ii) wholly or partly on board an Australian aircraft or an Australian ship; or

(b) the conduct occurs wholly outside Australia and a result of the conduct occurs:

(i) wholly or partly in Australia; or

(ii) wholly or partly on board an Australian aircraft or an Australian ship; or

(c) the conduct occurs wholly outside Australia and:

(i) at the time of the alleged contravention, the person who engages in the conduct is an Australian citizen; or

(ii) at the time of the alleged contravention, the person who engages in the conduct is a body corporate incorporated by or under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory.

(2) Furthermore, conduct does not contravene a provision (the Australian provision ) to which this section applies if:

(a) the conduct occurs wholly in a foreign country, but not on board an Australian aircraft or an Australian ship; and

(b) the person who engages in the conduct is neither:

(i) an Australian citizen; nor

(ii) a body corporate incorporated by or under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory; and

(c) there is not in force in:

(i) the foreign country where the conduct occurs; or

(ii) the part of the foreign country where the conduct occurs;

a law of that foreign country, or a law of that part of that foreign country, that creates a prohibition that corresponds to the prohibition created by the Australian provision.

(3) For the purposes of this section, conduct is taken to have occurred partly in Australia if it is taken to have occurred partly in Australia under section 16.2 of the Criminal Code.

(4) For purposes of this section:

(a) there is taken to be in force a law of the kind mentioned in paragraph (2)(c) unless a person adduces or points to evidence that suggests a reasonable possibility that no such law is in force; and

(b) if a person adduces or points to such evidence - there is taken to be no such law in force, unless it is proved otherwise.

Note: In a prosecution for an offence involving a contravention of a provision to which this section applies, a defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in paragraph (a): see section 13.3 of the Criminal Code.

Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Regulations 2008

15   Subparagraph 13(2)(b)(i)

Omit "deal", substitute "deals".

Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulations 2008

16   Regulation 4 (after the heading)

Insert:

Note: A number of expressions used in these Regulations are defined in the Act, including asset.

17   Regulation 4 (paragraph (b) of the definition of designated person or entity)

After "Council", insert "or the Committee".

18   Regulation 4 (note)

Repeal the note.

19   Regulations 6 and 7

Repeal the regulations, substitute:

6 Meaning of sanctioned service

(1) A sanctioned service is the provision, to an entity or individual to which subregulation (2) applies, of assistance, advice or training to which subregulation (3) applies.

(2) This subregulation applies to:

(a) any non-governmental entity; or

(b) any individual (other than an official of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo);

in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

(3) This subregulation applies to:

(a) assistance, including financing and financial assistance; or

(b) advice; or

(c) training;

that relates to military activities.

7 Meaning of sanctioned supply

A person makes a sanctioned supply if:

(a) the person supplies, sells or transfers goods to another person; and

(b) the goods are export sanctioned goods; and

(c) as a direct or indirect result of the supply, sale or transfer, the goods are transferred to:

(i) any non-governmental entity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; or

(ii) any individual (other than an official of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

20   Paragraph 9(2)(a)

Repeal the paragraph.

21   Paragraph 9(2)(d)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(d) a supply of non-lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use;

22   Subregulation 9(3)

Repeal the subregulation.

23   Paragraph 11(2)(a)

Repeal the paragraph.

24   Paragraph 11(2)(c)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(c) a service consisting of technical assistance and training related to non-lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use; and

25   Subregulation 11(3)

Repeal the subregulation.

Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - Iraq) Regulations 2008

26   Regulation 4 (after the heading)

Insert:

Note: A number of expressions used in these Regulations are defined in the Act, including asset.

27   Regulation 4 (definition of designated person or entity)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

designated person or entity means a person or entity that the Committee or the Security Council:

(a) designates for the purposes of paragraph 19 of Resolution 1483; or

(b) decides is subject to the asset freeze measures relating to Iraq.

Note: A list of designated persons and entities could in 2026 be viewed on the United Nations' website (https://www.un.org).

28   Regulation 4

Insert:

Security Council resolution means a resolution adopted by the Security Council.

29   Regulation 4 (note)

Repeal the note.

30   Subregulation 7(5) (subparagraph (b)(iii) of the definition of authorised supply)

Omit "Resolution 1518", substitute "Security Council resolutions relating to Iraq, as existing from time to time".

Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida) Regulations 2008

31   Regulation 4 (after the heading)

Insert:

Note: A number of expressions used in these Regulations are defined in the Act, including asset.

32   Regulation 4 (definition of Committee)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

Committee means the 1267/1989/2253 ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee.

Note: See paragraph 1 of Resolution 2253 (2015) of the Security Council, adopted on 17 December 2015.

33   Regulation 4 (definition of Resolution 1267)

Repeal the definition.

34   Regulation 4 (note)

Repeal the note.

Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - Lebanon) Regulations 2008

35   Regulation 4 (after the heading)

Insert:

Note: A number of expressions used in these Regulations are defined in the Act, including asset.

36   Regulation 4 (definition of designated person)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

designated person means an individual that:

(a) the Committee designates for the purposes of paragraph 3(a) of Resolution 1636; or

(b) the Security Council or the Committee decides is subject to the asset freeze measures relating to Lebanon.

Note: A list of designated persons could in 2026 be viewed on the United Nations' website (https://www.un.org).

37   Regulation 4

Insert:

Security Council resolution means a resolution adopted by the Security Council.

working day means a day that is not a Saturday, a Sunday or a public holiday observed by the United Nations in New York.

38   Regulation 4 (note)

Repeal the note.

39   Regulation 7

After "manufacture", insert ", maintenance".

40   Subregulation 8(2)

Repeal the subregulation, substitute:

(2) Regulation 13A (extra-territorial effect) applies to subregulation (1) of this regulation.

41   Subregulation 8(5) (at the end of subparagraph (b)(iii) of the definition of authorised supply)

Add "and any other relevant resolution".

42   Subregulation 8(6)

Repeal the subregulation.

43   Subregulation 8(7)

Repeal the subregulation (including the note).

44   Subregulation 10(2)

Repeal the subregulation, substitute:

(2) Regulation 13A (extra-territorial effect) applies to subregulation (1) of this regulation.

45   Subregulation 10(4) (at the end of subparagraph (b)(iii) of the definition of authorised service)

Add "and any other relevant resolution".

46   Subregulation 10(4) (at the end of subparagraph (b)(iii) of the definition of authorised supply)

Add "and any other relevant resolution".

47   Subregulation 10(5)

Repeal the subregulation.

48   Subregulation 10(6)

Repeal the subregulation (including the note).

49   Regulations 12 and 13

Repeal the regulations, substitute:

12 Prohibition relating to dealings with designated person or entities

(1) A person contravenes this subregulation if:

(a) the person directly or indirectly makes an asset available to, or for the benefit of:

(i) a designated person; or

(ii) a person or entity acting on behalf of or at the direction of a designated person; or

(iii) an entity owned or controlled by a designated person; and

(b) the making of the asset available is not an authorised dealing.

(2) Regulation 13A (extra-territorial effect) applies to subregulation (1) of this regulation.

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, making an asset available is an authorised dealing if making the asset available is authorised by:

(a) a permit granted under regulation 13; or

(b) if the making of the asset available takes place in or from a foreign country - a permit:

(i) granted by the foreign country; and

(ii) properly granted by the foreign country; and

(iii) granted in a way that accords with the foreign country's obligations under resolutions relating to Lebanon, as existing from time to time.

12A Prohibition relating to controlled assets

(1) A person contravenes this subregulation if:

(a) the person holds a controlled asset; and

(b) the person:

(i) uses or deals with the asset; or

(ii) allows the asset to be used or dealt with; or

(iii) facilitates the use of the asset or the dealing with the asset; and

(c) the use or dealing is not authorised by a permit granted under regulation 13.

(2) Regulation 13A (extra-territorial effect) applies to subregulation (1) of this regulation.

13 Permit to deal with designated persons or entities

(1) The Minister may, on application, grant a person a permit authorising:

(a) the making of an asset available to, or for the benefit of:

(i) a designated person; or

(ii) a person or entity acting on behalf of or at the direction of a designated person; or

(iii) an entity owned or controlled by a designated person; or

(b) a use of, or a dealing with, a controlled asset that would otherwise contravene regulation 12A.

Note: Under section 13A of the Act, a permit is taken never to have been granted if the application for the permit contains information that is false or misleading in a material particular.

(2) The application must be an application for a basic expense dealing.

Note: For basic expense dealing , see regulation 5 of the Charter of the United Nations (Dealing with Assets) Regulations 2008.

(3) The Minister:

(a) must notify the Committee of the application; and

(b) may grant a permit under subregulation (1) if:

(i) 5 working days have passed since the notice was given; and

(ii) the Committee has not advised against granting a permit to the applicant.

(4) A permit is subject to any conditions specified in the permit.

13A Extra-territorial effect of certain provisions

(1) Conduct does not contravene a provision to which this regulation applies unless:

(a) the conduct occurs:

(i) wholly or partly in Australia; or

(ii) wholly or partly on board an Australian aircraft or an Australian ship; or

(b) the conduct occurs wholly outside Australia and a result of the conduct occurs:

(i) wholly or partly in Australia; or

(ii) wholly or partly on board an Australian aircraft or an Australian ship; or

(c) the conduct occurs wholly outside Australia and:

(i) at the time of the alleged contravention, the person who engages in the conduct is an Australian citizen; or

(ii) at the time of the alleged contravention, the person who engages in the conduct is a body corporate incorporated by or under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory.

(2) Furthermore, conduct does not contravene a provision (the Australian provision ) to which this regulation applies if:

(a) the conduct occurs wholly in a foreign country, but not on board an Australian aircraft or an Australian ship; and

(b) the person who engages in the conduct is neither:

(i) an Australian citizen; nor

(ii) a body corporate incorporated by or under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory; and

(c) there is not in force in:

(i) the foreign country where the conduct occurs; or

(ii) the part of the foreign country where the conduct occurs;

a law of that foreign country, or a law of that part of that foreign country, that creates a prohibition that corresponds to the prohibition created by the Australian provision.

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, conduct is taken to have occurred partly in Australia if it is taken to have occurred partly in Australia under section 16.2 of the Criminal Code.

(4) For purposes of this regulation:

(a) there is taken to be in force a law of the kind mentioned in paragraph (2)(c) unless a person adduces or points to evidence that suggests a reasonable possibility that no such law is in force; and

(b) if a person adduces or points to such evidence - there is taken to be no such law in force, unless it is proved otherwise.

Note: In a prosecution for an offence involving a contravention of a provision to which this regulation applies, a defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in paragraph (a): see section 13.3 of the Criminal Code.

13B Permits granted by foreign countries

(1) For the purposes of this Part:

(a) a permit is taken not to have been granted by a foreign country unless a person adduces or points to evidence that suggests a reasonable possibility that the permit was granted by a foreign country; and

(b) if a person adduces or points to such evidence - the permit is taken to have been granted by a foreign country unless it is proved otherwise.

Note: In a prosecution for an offence involving a contravention of this Part, a defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in paragraph (a): see section 13.3 of the Criminal Code.

(2) For the purposes of this Part, a permit is taken not to have been properly granted by a foreign country if it is proved that the permit was granted on the basis of:

(a) false or misleading information provided by any person; or

(b) corrupt conduct by any person.

Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - Libya) Regulations 2011

50   Regulation 3 (after the heading)

Insert:

Note: A number of expressions used in these Regulations are defined in the Act, including the following:

(a) asset;

(b) CEO;

(c) designated Commonwealth entity.

51   Regulation 3 (paragraph (b) of the definition of designated person or entity)

After "Council", insert "or the Committee".

52   Regulation 3

Insert:

petroleum includes:

(a) refined petroleum products; and

(b) crude oil.

53   Paragraph 4(b)

Omit "crude oil", substitute "petroleum".

54   After regulation 10

Insert:

10A Prohibition on entering port

(1) A person contravenes this subregulation if:

(a) the person has command or charge of a vessel; and

(b) the person is not the vessel's pilot; and

(c) the vessel has been designated by the Committee for the purposes of paragraph 10(b) of Resolution 2146; and

(d) the vessel enters a port in Australia.

(2) Subregulation (1) does not apply if the vessel enters the port:

(a) because of an emergency; or

(b) to return to its port of origination; or

(c) for inspection; or

(d) in accordance with a determination in advance by the Committee; or

(e) in accordance with a direction by the Committee.

Note: In a prosecution for an offence involving a contravention of subregulation (1), a defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this subregulation: see section 13.3 of the Criminal Code.

55   Paragraph 13B(b)

Omit "Chief Executive Officer", substitute "CEO".

Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - Somalia) Regulations 2008

56   Regulation 1

Omit "Somalia", substitute "Al-Shabaab".

57   Regulation 4

Repeal the regulation, substitute:

4 Definitions

Note 1: A number of expressions used in these Regulations are defined in the Act, including asset.

Note 2: Security Council resolutions could in 2026 be viewed on the United Nations' website (https://www.un.org).

In these Regulations:

Act means the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945.

AUSSOM means the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia.

Australian aircraft has the same meaning as in the Criminal Code.

Australian ship has the same meaning as in the Criminal Code.

Committee means the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolution 2713 (2023) concerning Al-Shabaab.

Note: See paragraph 31 of Resolution 2713 (2023) of the Security Council, adopted on 1 December 2023.

controlled asset means an asset owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by:

(a) a designated person or entity; or

(b) a person or entity acting on behalf of, or at the direction of, a designated person or entity.

designated person or entity means a person or entity that:

(a) the Committee designates for paragraph 3 of Resolution 1844; or

(b) the Security Council or the Committee decides is subject to the asset freeze measures relating to Al-Shabaab.

Note: A list of designated persons and entities could in 2026 be viewed on the United Nations' website (https://www.un.org).

export sanctioned goods has the meaning given by regulation 5.

import sanctioned goods has the meaning given by regulation 5A.

licensed private security company means a company mentioned in:

(a) the list requested in paragraph 36 of Resolution 2776; or

(b) another list of licenced private security companies requested in, or otherwise provided for by, other Security Council resolutions relating to Al-Shabaab, as existing from time to time.

Member State means a Member State of the United Nations.

paramilitary equipment means any of the following:

(a) batons, clubs, riot sticks and similar devices of a kind used for law enforcement purposes;

(b) body armour, including:

(i) bullet-resistant apparel; and

(ii) bullet-resistant pads; and

(iii) protective helmets;

(c) handcuffs, leg irons and other devices used for restraining prisoners;

(d) riot protection shields;

(e) whips.

prohibited service to a designated person or entity has the meaning given by regulation 6.

prohibited supply to a designated person or entity has the meaning given by regulation 6A.

protective clothing includes flak jackets and military helmets.

Resolution 1844 means Resolution 1844 (2008) of the Security Council, adopted on 20 November 2008.

Resolution 1846 means Resolution 1846 (2008) of the Security Council, adopted on 2 December 2008.

Resolution 2776 means Resolution 2776 (2025) of the Security Council, adopted on 3 March 2025.

sanctioned service has the meaning given by regulation 7.

sanctioned supply has the meaning given by regulation 7A.

Security Council resolution means a resolution adopted by the Security Council.

UNSOS means the United Nations Support Office in Somalia.

UNTMIS means the United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia.

weapons or military equipment includes the following:

(a) weapons;

(b) ammunition;

(c) military vehicles and equipment;

(d) paramilitary equipment;

(e) spare parts for the things mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d).

working day means a day that is not a Saturday, a Sunday or a public holiday observed by the United Nations in New York.

58   Regulations 7 and 7A

Repeal the regulations, substitute:

7 Meaning of sanctioned service

A sanctioned service is the provision, to a person or entity in Somalia, of financing for the acquisition or delivery of export sanctioned goods.

7A Meaning of sanctioned supply

A person makes a sanctioned supply if:

(a) the person supplies, sells or transfers goods to another person; and

(b) the goods are export sanctioned goods; and

(c) as a direct or indirect result of the supply, sale or transfer the goods are transferred to any person or entity in Somalia.

59   Division 2.1

Repeal the Division, substitute:

Division 2.1 - Sanctioned supplies and sanctioned services

8 Prohibitions relating to a sanctioned supply

(1) A person contravenes this subregulation if:

(a) the person makes a sanctioned supply; and

(b) the sanctioned supply is not an authorised supply.

(2) Regulation 15B (extra-territorial effect) applies to subregulation (1) of this regulation.

(3) A person contravenes this subregulation if:

(a) the person:

(i) whether or not in Australia; and

(ii) whether or not an Australian citizen;

uses the services of an Australian ship or an Australian aircraft to transport export sanctioned goods in the course of, or for the purpose of, making a sanctioned supply; and

(b) the sanctioned supply is not an authorised supply.

(4) For the purposes of this regulation, an authorised supply is a sanctioned supply that is authorised by:

(a) a permit granted under regulation 9; or

(b) for a supply, sale or transfer in or from a foreign country - a permit:

(i) granted by the foreign country; and

(ii) properly granted by the foreign country; and

(iii) granted in accordance with the foreign country's obligations under Security Council resolutions relating to Al-Shabaab, as existing from time to time.

9 Permit to make a sanctioned supply

(1) The Minister may, on application, grant a person a permit authorising the making of a sanctioned supply.

Note: Under section 13A of the Act, a permit is taken never to have been granted if the application for the permit contains information that is false or misleading in a material particular.

(2) The Minister may grant the permit under subregulation (1) if regulation 11A applies to the sanctioned supply.

(3) The permit is subject to any conditions specified in the permit.

(4) If the Minister grants a permit to make a sanctioned supply to which subregulation 11A(10) applies, the Minister must notify the Committee of the sanctioned supply within 15 working days after the sanctioned supply is made.

(5) The notification to the Committee by the Minister must comply with regulation 11B.

10 Prohibitions relating to a sanctioned service

(1) A person contravenes this subregulation if:

(a) the person provides a sanctioned service; and

(b) the service is not an authorised service.

(2) Regulation 15B (extra-territorial effect) applies to subregulation (1) of this regulation.

(3) A person contravenes this subregulation if:

(a) the person:

(i) whether or not in Australia; and

(ii) whether or not an Australian citizen;

uses the services of an Australian ship or an Australian aircraft in the course of, or for the purpose of, providing a sanctioned service; and

(b) the service is not an authorised service.

(4) For the purposes of this regulation, an authorised service is a sanctioned service that is authorised by:

(a) a permit granted under regulation 11; or

(b) for a service provided in or from a foreign country - a permit:

(i) granted by the foreign country; and

(ii) properly granted by the foreign country; and

(iii) granted in accordance with the foreign country's obligations under Security Council resolutions relating to Al-Shabaab, as existing from time to time.

(5) For the purposes of this regulation, the provision, to a person or entity in Somalia, of financing for the acquisition or delivery of export sanctioned goods is also an authorised service if:

(a) the acquisition is a direct or indirect result of an authorised supply (within the meaning of regulation 8) of the goods; or

(b) the delivery is an authorised supply (within the meaning of regulation 8) of the goods.

11 Permit to provide a sanctioned service

(1) The Minister may, on application, grant a person a permit authorising the provision of a sanctioned service.

Note: Under section 13A of the Act, a permit is taken never to have been granted if the application for the permit contains information that is false or misleading in a material particular.

(2) The Minister may grant the permit under subregulation (1) if regulation 11A applies to the sanctioned service.

(3) The permit is subject to any conditions specified in the permit.

11A Circumstances in which Minister may grant permits

(1) For the purposes of subregulation 9(2) or 11(2), this regulation applies:

(a) to a sanctioned supply to which any of subregulations (2) to (10) of this regulation apply; or

(b) to a sanctioned service that consists of the provision, to a person or entity in Somalia, of financing for an acquisition or delivery to which any of subregulations (2) to (9) of this regulation apply.

(2) This subregulation applies to a sanctioned supply of export sanctioned goods to, an acquisition of export sanctioned goods by, or a delivery of export sanctioned goods to, any of the following:

(a) the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia;

(b) the Somali National Army;

(c) the Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency;

(d) the Somali National Police Force;

(e) the Somali Custodial Corps.

(3) This subregulation applies to a sanctioned supply, acquisition or delivery of export sanctioned goods intended solely for the support of, or use by, any of the following:

(a) personnel of the United Nations, including UNTMIS and UNSOS;

(b) AUSSOM, and the Troop- and Police-Contributing Countries to AUSSOM;

(c) European Union training and support activities;

(d) Türkiye, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or the United States of America.

(4) This subregulation applies to a sanctioned supply, acquisition or delivery of export sanctioned goods if:

(a) the goods are intended solely for the support of, or use by, the forces of a Member State; and

(b) there is a status of forces agreement or memorandum of understanding between the Member State and the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia; and

(c) the Committee has been informed of the agreement or memorandum of understanding.

(5) This regulation applies to a sanctioned supply, acquisition or delivery of protective clothing temporarily exported to Somalia by any of the following, for their personal use only:

(a) a member of the personnel of the United Nations;

(b) a representative of the media;

(c) a humanitarian or development worker;

(d) a private security contractor;

(e) a person associated with a person mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d).

(6) This subregulation applies to a sanctioned supply or delivery of export sanctioned goods if:

(a) the sanctioned supply or delivery is by a Member State or an international, regional or subregional organisation; and

(b) the goods are non-lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use.

(7) This subregulation applies to a sanctioned supply, acquisition or delivery of export sanctioned goods constituted by a vessel, that is carrying the goods for defensive purposes, entering a Somali port for a temporary visit, with the goods remaining on the vessel at all times.

(8) This subregulation applies to a sanctioned supply, acquisition or delivery of export sanctioned goods if:

(a) the goods are set out in Annex A to Resolution 2776; and

(b) the sanctioned supply is to, the acquisition is by, or the delivery is to:

(i) Somalia's Federal Member States; or

(ii) a licensed private security company operating in Somalia; and

(c) the goods are intended solely to provide security for international or commercial premises or personnel in Somalia; and

(d) all of the following subparagraphs apply:

(i) the supplying Member State of the goods has notified the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia of the sanctioned supply, acquisition or delivery;

(ii) the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia has notified the Committee of the sanctioned supply, acquisition or delivery within 5 working days of receiving the notification from the supplying Member State;

(iii) the notification to the Committee by the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia complies with regulation 11B;

(iv) at least 5 working days have passed after the Committee received the notification from the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia;

(v) the Committee did not make a make a negative decision in relation to the sanctioned supply, acquisition or delivery within 5 working days of receiving the notification from the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

(9) This subregulation applies to a sanctioned supply, acquisition or delivery of export sanctioned goods if:

(a) the goods are not set out in Annex A to Resolution 2776; and

(b) the sanctioned supply is to, the acquisition is by, or the delivery is to:

(i) Somalia's Federal Member States; or

(ii) a licensed private security company operating in Somalia; and

(c) the goods are intended solely to provide security for international or commercial premises or personnel in Somalia; and

(d) all of the following subparagraphs apply:

(i) the supplying Member State of the goods has notified the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia of the sanctioned supply, acquisition or delivery;

(ii) the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia has notified the Committee of the sanctioned supply, acquisition or delivery within 5 working days of receiving the notification from the supplying Member State and at least 5 working days before the making of the sanctioned supply, acquisition or delivery;

(iii) the notification to the Committee by the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia complies with regulation 11B.

(10) This subregulation applies to a sanctioned supply of export sanctioned goods if:

(a) the goods are set out in:

(i) Part I of Annex B to Resolution 2776; or

(ii) a subsequent Security Council resolution relating to Al-Shabaab and improvised explosive devices; and

(b) the Minister is satisfied that:

(i) the goods will not be used in the manufacture in Somalia of an improvised explosive device; or

(ii) there is no significant risk that the goods may be used in the manufacture in Somalia of an improvised explosive device.

11B Requirements for notifications and requests for advance approval

For the purposes of subregulation 9(5) or subparagraph 11A(8)(d)(iii) or (9)(d)(iii), a notification of a sanctioned supply, acquisition or delivery must include all relevant information about the sanctioned supply, acquisition or delivery, in accordance with the following:

(a) Security Council resolutions relating to Al-Shabaab, as existing from time to time;

(b) the Guidelines of the Committee for the Conduct of its Work, as in force from time to time.

Note: The Guidelines could in 2026 be viewed on the United Nations' website (https://www.un.org).

60   Regulation 12

Repeal the regulation, substitute:

12 Prohibitions relating to a prohibited supply or prohibited service to a designated person or entity

(1) A person contravenes this subregulation if the person:

(a) makes a prohibited supply to a designated person or entity; or

(b) provides a prohibited service to a designated person or entity.

(2) Regulation 15B (extra-territorial effect) applies to subregulation (1) of this regulation.

61   Subregulations 13(3) and (4)

Repeal the subregulations, substitute:

(4) Regulation 15B (extra-territorial effect) applies to subregulation (1) of this regulation.

62   Subregulation 13(5) (note)

Repeal the note.

63   Subregulations 14(3) and (4)

Repeal the subregulations, substitute:

(4) Regulation 15B (extra-territorial effect) applies to subregulation (1) of this regulation.

64   Subregulation 14(5) (note)

Repeal the note.

65   Regulation 15A

Repeal the regulation, substitute:

15A Prohibitions relating to import sanctioned goods

(1) A person contravenes this subregulation if the person procures import sanctioned goods from:

(a) Somalia; or

(b) a person or entity in Somalia.

(2) Regulation 15B (extra-territorial effect) applies to subregulation (1) of this regulation.

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Division 2.4 - Miscellaneous

15B Extra-territorial effect of certain provisions

(1) Conduct does not contravene a provision to which this regulation applies unless:

(a) the conduct occurs:

(i) wholly or partly in Australia; or

(ii) wholly or partly on board an Australian aircraft or an Australian ship; or

(b) the conduct occurs wholly outside Australia and a result of the conduct occurs:

(i) wholly or partly in Australia; or

(ii) wholly or partly on board an Australian aircraft or an Australian ship; or

(c) the conduct occurs wholly outside Australia and:

(i) at the time of the alleged contravention, the person who engages in the conduct is an Australian citizen; or

(ii) at the time of the alleged contravention, the person who engages in the conduct is a body corporate incorporated by or under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory.

(2) Furthermore, conduct does not contravene a provision (the Australian provision ) to which this regulation applies if:

(a) the conduct occurs wholly in a foreign country, but not on board an Australian aircraft or an Australian ship; and

(b) the person who engages in the conduct is neither:

(i) an Australian citizen; nor

(ii) a body corporate incorporated by or under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory; and

(c) there is not in force in:

(i) the foreign country where the conduct occurs; or

(ii) the part of the foreign country where the conduct occurs;

a law of that foreign country, or a law of that part of that foreign country, that creates a prohibition that corresponds to the prohibition created by the Australian provision.

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, conduct is taken to have occurred partly in Australia if it is taken to have occurred partly in Australia under section 16.2 of the Criminal Code.

(4) For purposes of this regulation:

(a) there is taken to be in force a law of the kind mentioned in paragraph (2)(c) unless a person adduces or points to evidence that suggests a reasonable possibility that no such law is in force; and

(b) if a person adduces or points to such evidence - there is taken to be no such law in force, unless it is proved otherwise.

Note: In a prosecution for an offence involving a contravention of a provision to which this regulation applies, a defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in paragraph (a): see section 13.3 of the Criminal Code.

15C Permits granted by foreign countries

(1) For the purposes of this Part:

(a) a permit is taken not to have been granted by a foreign country unless a person adduces or points to evidence that suggests a reasonable possibility that the permit was granted by a foreign country; and

(b) if a person adduces or points to such evidence - the permit is taken to have been granted by a foreign country unless it is proved otherwise.

Note: In a prosecution for an offence involving a contravention of this Part, a defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in paragraph (a): see section 13.3 of the Criminal Code.

(2) For the purposes of this Part, a permit is taken not to have been properly granted by a foreign country if it is proved that the permit was granted on the basis of:

(a) false or misleading information provided by any person; or

(b) corrupt conduct by any person.

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Add:

17 No claim for breach of contract or failure to perform transaction

(1) This regulation applies to:

(a) the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia; and

(b) the following persons and entities:

(i) a person or entity that is in Somalia;

(ii) a designated person or entity;

(iii) a person or entity able to claim through, or for the benefit of, the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia or a person or entity mentioned in subparagraph (i) or (ii).

(2) The Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia, or the person or entity, must not make a claim or demand, or take any action, against any other person or entity for breach of contract or a failure to perform a transaction if the performance of the contract or transaction was prevented:

(a) under these Regulations; or

(b) because of Security Council resolutions relating to Al-Shabaab, as existing from time to time.

(3) This regulation has effect despite any other law of the Commonwealth or any law of a State or Territory.

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Add:

Part 4 - Application, savings and transitional provisions

Division 1 - Amendments made by the Charter of the United Nations Legislation Amendment (Sanctions) Regulations 2026

18 Definitions

In this Division:

amending regulations means Schedule 1 to the Charter of the United Nations Legislation Amendment (Sanctions) Regulations 2026.

commencement time means the commencement of this regulation.

new regulations means these Regulations as amended by the amending regulations.

old regulations means these Regulations as in force immediately before the commencement time.

19 Amendments made by the Charter of the United Nations Legislation Amendment (Sanctions) Regulations 2026

Permits to make sanctioned supplies

(1) If:

(a) an application was made under subregulation 9(1) of the old regulations before the commencement time; and

(b) as at the commencement time:

(i) the Minister had not made a decision on the application; and

(ii) the application had not been withdrawn;

the application has effect (and may be dealt with) on and after the commencement time as if the application had been made under subregulation 9(1) of the new regulations.

(2) A permit that was granted under subregulation 9(1) of the old regulations and was in force immediately before the commencement time continues in force (and may be dealt with) on and after the commencement time as if it were a permit granted under subregulation 9(1) of the new regulations.

Permits to provide sanctioned services

(3) If:

(a) an application was made under subregulation 11(1) of the old regulations before the commencement time; and

(b) as at the commencement time:

(a) the Minister had not made a decision on the application; and

(b) the application had not been withdrawn;

the application has effect (and may be dealt with) on and after the commencement time as if the application had been made under subregulation 11(1) of the new regulations.

(4) A permit that was granted under subregulation 11(1) of the old regulations and was in force immediately before the commencement time continues in force (and may be dealt with) on and after the commencement time as if it were a permit granted under subregulation 11(1) of the new regulations.

Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - South Sudan) Regulation 2015

69   Paragraph 4C(2)(f)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(f) a sanctioned supply of arms or related matériel that is to be made solely in support of the implementation of the terms of the peace agreement (within the meaning of Resolution 2428);

70   Paragraph 4E(2)(d)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(d) technical training or assistance that is to be provided solely in support of the implementation of the terms of the peace agreement (within the meaning of Resolution 2428);

Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - Sudan) Regulations 2008

71   Regulation 4 (after the heading)

Insert:

Note: A number of expressions used in these Regulations are defined in the Act, including asset.

72   Regulation 4 (definition of Comprehensive Peace Agreement)

Repeal the definition.

73   Regulation 4 (paragraph (b) of the definition of controlled asset)

After "designated person", insert "or entity".

74   Regulation 4 (at the end of paragraph (c) of the definition of controlled asset)

Add "or entity".

75   Regulation 4 (definition of designated person or entity)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

designated person or entity means a person or entity that the Committee or the Security Council:

(a) designates for the purposes of paragraph 3 of Resolution 2035; or

(b) decides is subject to the asset freeze measures relating to Sudan.

Note: A list of designated persons and entities could in 2026 be viewed on the United Nations' website (https://www.un.org).

76   Regulation 4

Insert:

Resolution 2035 means Resolution 2035 (2012) of the Security Council, adopted on 17 February 2012.

77   Regulation 4 (note)

Repeal the note.

78   Subregulation 8(5) (at the end of subparagraph (b)(iii) of the definition of authorised supply)

Add "and any other relevant resolution".

79   At the end of subregulation 9(4)

Add "and any other relevant resolution".

80   Subregulation 10(4) (at the end of subparagraph (b)(iii) of the definition of authorised service)

Add "and any other relevant resolution".

81   Subregulation 10(4) (at the end of subparagraph (b)(iii) of the definition of authorised supply)

Add "and any other relevant resolution".

82   Subparagraphs 12(1)(a)(i), (ii) and (iii)

After "designated person", insert "or entity".

Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - the Taliban) Regulation 2013

83   Section 3 (after the heading)

Insert:

Note: A number of expressions used in this regulation are defined in the Act, including asset.

84   Section 3 (definition of designated person or entity)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

designated person or entity means:

(a) the Taliban; or

(b) a person or entity that the Committee or the Security Council:

(i) designates for the purposes of paragraph 1 of Resolution 1988; or

(ii) decides is subject to the asset freeze measures relating to the Taliban.

Note: A list of designated persons and entities could in 2026 be viewed on the United Nations' website (https://www.un.org).

85   Section 3 (note)

Repeal the note.

86   Subsections 11(2) and (3)

Repeal the subsections, substitute:

(2) The application must be:

(a) for a basic expense dealing, contractual dealing or extraordinary expense dealing; or

(b) for:

(i) humanitarian assistance or other activities that support basic human needs in Afghanistan; or

(ii) for a use of, or dealing with, a controlled asset necessary to ensure the timely delivery of such assistance or to support such activities.

Note: For basic expense dealing , contractual dealing and extraordinary expense dealing , see regulation 5 of the Charter of the United Nations (Dealing with Assets) Regulations 2008.

(3) If paragraph (2)(a) applies, the application must specify which kind of dealing mentioned in that paragraph the application is for.

Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - Yemen) Regulation 2014

87   Section 4 (after the heading)

Insert:

Note: A number of expressions used in this regulation are defined in the Act, including asset.

88   Section 4 (at the end of paragraph (b) of the definition of designated person or entity)

Add "(including those measures as extended or modified by a later resolution)".

89   Section 4 (paragraph (c) of the definition of paragraph 14 person or entity)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(c) designated by the Committee, in accordance with paragraph 20(d) of Resolution 2216, as being subject to the measures imposed by paragraph 14 of Resolution 2216 (including those measures as extended or modified by a later resolution); or

90   Section 4

Insert:

Security Council resolution means a resolution adopted by the Security Council.

91   Sections 4D to 6

Repeal the sections, substitute:

4D Prohibitions relating to a sanctioned supply

(1) A person contravenes this subsection if:

(a) the person makes a sanctioned supply; and

(b) the sanctioned supply is not an authorised supply.

(2) Section 7A (extra-territorial effect) applies to subsection (1) of this section.

(3) A person contravenes this subsection if:

(a) the person:

(i) whether or not in Australia; and

(ii) whether or not an Australian citizen;

uses the services of an Australian ship or an Australian aircraft to transport export sanctioned goods in the course of, or for the purpose of, making a sanctioned supply; and

(b) the sanctioned supply is not an authorised supply.

(4) For the purposes of this section, an authorised supply is a sanctioned supply that is authorised by:

(a) a permit granted under section 4E; or

(b) for a supply, sale or transfer in or from a foreign country - a permit:

(i) granted by the foreign country; and

(ii) properly granted by the foreign country; and

(iii) granted in accordance with the foreign country's obligations under Security Council resolutions relating to Yemen, as existing from time to time.

4E Permit to make a sanctioned supply

(1) The Minister may, on application, grant a person a permit authorising the making of a sanctioned supply.

Note: Under section 13A of the Act, a permit is taken never to have been granted if the application for the permit contains information that is false or misleading in a material particular.

(2) The Minister may grant the permit under subsection (1) if the Committee has determined in advance that the sanctioned supply is necessary:

(a) to facilitate the work of the United Nations and other humanitarian organisations in Yemen; or

(b) for any other purpose consistent with the objectives of Security Council resolutions relating to Yemen, as existing from time to time.

(3) The permit is subject to any conditions specified in the permit.

4F Prohibitions relating to a sanctioned service

(1) A person contravenes this subsection if:

(a) the person provides a sanctioned service; and

(b) the service is not an authorised service.

(2) Section 7A (extra-territorial effect) applies to subsection (1) of this section.

(3) A person contravenes this subsection if:

(a) the person:

(i) whether or not in Australia; and

(ii) whether or not an Australian citizen;

uses the services of an Australian ship or an Australian aircraft in the course of, or for the purpose of, providing a sanctioned service; and

(b) the service is not an authorised service.

(4) For the purposes of this section, an authorised service is a sanctioned service that is authorised by:

(a) a permit granted under section 4G; or

(b) for a service provided in or from a foreign country - a permit:

(i) granted by the foreign country; and

(ii) properly granted by the foreign country; and

(iii) granted in accordance with the foreign country's obligations under Security Council resolutions relating to Yemen, as existing from time to time.

4G Permit to provide a sanctioned service

(1) The Minister may, on application, grant a person a permit authorising the provision of a sanctioned service.

Note: Under section 13A of the Act, a permit is taken never to have been granted if the application for the permit contains information that is false or misleading in a material particular.

(2) The Minister may grant the permit under subsection (1) if the Committee has determined in advance that providing the sanctioned service is necessary:

(a) to facilitate the work of the United Nations and other humanitarian organisations in Yemen; or

(b) for any other purpose consistent with the objectives of Security Council resolutions relating to Yemen, as existing from time to time.

(3) The permit is subject to any conditions specified in the permit.

5 Prohibition relating to dealings with designated persons or entities

(1) A person contravenes this subsection if:

(a) the person directly or indirectly makes an asset available to, or for the benefit of, a designated person or entity; and

(b) the making available of the asset is not authorised by a permit granted under section 7.

(2) Section 7A (extra-territorial effect) applies to subsection (1) of this section.

6 Prohibition relating to controlled assets

(1) A person contravenes this subsection if:

(a) the person holds a controlled asset; and

(b) the person:

(i) uses or deals with the asset; or

(ii) allows the asset to be used or dealt with; or

(iii) facilitates the use of the asset or dealing with the asset; and

(c) the use or dealing is not authorised by a permit granted under section 7.

(2) Section 7A (extra-territorial effect) applies to subsection (1) of this section.

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7A Extra-territorial effect of certain provisions

(1) Conduct does not contravene a provision to which this section applies unless:

(a) the conduct occurs:

(i) wholly or partly in Australia; or

(ii) wholly or partly on board an Australian aircraft or an Australian ship; or

(b) the conduct occurs wholly outside Australia and a result of the conduct occurs:

(i) wholly or partly in Australia; or

(ii) wholly or partly on board an Australian aircraft or an Australian ship; or

(c) the conduct occurs wholly outside Australia and:

(i) at the time of the alleged contravention, the person who engages in the conduct is an Australian citizen; or

(ii) at the time of the alleged contravention, the person who engages in the conduct is a body corporate incorporated by or under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory.

(2) Furthermore, conduct does not contravene a provision (the Australian provision ) to which this section applies if:

(a) the conduct occurs wholly in a foreign country, but not on board an Australian aircraft or an Australian ship; and

(b) the person who engages in the conduct is neither:

(i) an Australian citizen; nor

(ii) a body corporate incorporated by or under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory; and

(c) there is not in force in:

(i) the foreign country where the conduct occurs; or

(ii) the part of the foreign country where the conduct occurs;

a law of that foreign country, or a law of that part of that foreign country, that creates a prohibition that corresponds to the prohibition created by the Australian provision.

(3) For the purposes of this section, conduct is taken to have occurred partly in Australia if it is taken to have occurred partly in Australia under section 16.2 of the Criminal Code.

(4) For purposes of this section:

(a) there is taken to be in force a law of the kind mentioned in paragraph (2)(c) unless a person adduces or points to evidence that suggests a reasonable possibility that no such law is in force; and

(b) if a person adduces or points to such evidence - there is taken to be no such law in force, unless it is proved otherwise.

Note: In a prosecution for an offence involving a contravention of a provision to which this section applies, a defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in paragraph (a): see section 13.3 of the Criminal Code.

7B Permits granted by foreign countries

(1) For the purposes of this Part:

(a) a permit is taken not to have been granted by a foreign country unless a person adduces or points to evidence that suggests a reasonable possibility that the permit was granted by a foreign country; and

(b) if a person adduces or points to such evidence - the permit is taken to have been granted by a foreign country unless it is proved otherwise.

Note: In a prosecution for an offence involving a contravention of this Part, a defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in paragraph (a): see section 13.3 of the Criminal Code.

(2) For the purposes of this Part, a permit is taken not to have been properly granted by a foreign country if it is proved that the permit was granted on the basis of:

(a) false or misleading information provided by any person; or

(b) corrupt conduct by any person.

Customs (International Obligations) Regulation 2015

93   Clause 1 ofSchedule 1 (table items 1 and 4)

Repeal the items.

94   Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the table)

Add:

95   Clause 2 of Schedule 1 (table items 3, 6 and 10)

Repeal the items.

96   Clause 2 of Schedule 1 (after table item 12)

Insert:

97   Clause 2 of Schedule 1 (table item 13, column headed "Goods", paragraph (c))

Repeal the paragraph.

98   Clause 2 of Schedule 1 (table item 13, column headed "Goods", paragraph (f))

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(f) Haiti;

99   Clause 2 of Schedule 1 (table item 13, column headed "Goods", paragraphs (j) and (l))

Repeal the paragraphs.

100   Clause 2 of Schedule 1 (table item 13, column headed "Goods", after paragraph (m))

Insert:

(ma) South Sudan;

Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958

101   Subregulation 2(1)

Insert:

Foreign Department means the Department administered by the Foreign Minister.

Foreign Secretary means the Secretary of the Foreign Department.

102   Subregulation 13CI(1) (definition of authorised person)

Omit "Department administered by the Foreign Minister", substitute "Foreign Department".

103   Paragraph 13CI(2A)(a)

Omit "approved form", substitute "form approved under subregulation (2B)".

104   Paragraphs 13CI(2A)(b) and (c)

Omit "approved".

105   After subregulation 13CI(2A)

Insert:

(2B) The Foreign Secretary may, in writing, approve a form for the purposes of subregulation (2A).

106   Subregulation 13CI(4)

After "Foreign Minister" (first occurring), insert "or an authorised person".

107   Subregulation 13CI(4)

After "Foreign Minister" (second occurring), insert "or authorised person".

108   Regulation 13CK

Repeal the regulation.

109   Subregulation 13CL(1) (definition of authorised person)

Omit "Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade", substitute "Foreign Department".

110   Paragraph 13CL(2A)(a)

Omit "approved form", substitute "form approved under subregulation (2B)".

111   Paragraphs 13CL(2A)(b) and (c)

Omit "approved".

112   After subregulation 13CL(2A)

Insert:

(2B) The Foreign Secretary may, in writing, approve a form for the purposes of subregulation (2A).

113   Subregulation 13CL(4)

After "Foreign Minister" (first occurring), insert "or an authorised person".

114   Subregulation 13CL(4)

After "Foreign Minister" (second occurring), insert "or authorised person".

115   Subregulation 13CM(1) (definition of authorised person)

Omit "Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade", substitute "Foreign Department".

116   Paragraph 13CM(2A)(a)

Omit "approved form", substitute "form approved under subregulation (2B)".

117   Paragraphs 13CM(2A)(b) and (c)

Omit "approved".

118   After subregulation 13CM(2A)

Insert:

(2B) The Foreign Secretary may, in writing, approve a form for the purposes of subregulation (2A).

119   Subregulation 13CM(4)

After "Foreign Minister" (first occurring), insert "or an authorised person".

120   Subregulation 13CM(4)

After "Foreign Minister" (second occurring), insert "or authorised person".

121   Regulation 13CN

Repeal the regulation.

122   Subregulation 13CO(1) (definition of authorised person)

Omit "Department administered by the Foreign Minister", substitute "Foreign Department".

123   Paragraph 13CO(2A)(a)

Omit "approved form", substitute "form approved under subregulation (2B)".

124   Paragraphs 13CO(2A)(b) and (c)

Omit "approved".

125   After subregulation 13CO(2A)

Insert:

(2B) The Foreign Secretary may, in writing, approve a form for the purposes of subregulation (2A).

126   Subregulation 13CO(4)

After "Foreign Minister" (first occurring), insert "or an authorised person".

127   Subregulation 13CO(4)

After "Foreign Minister" (second occurring), insert "or authorised person".

128   Subregulation 13CP(1) (definition of authorised person)

Omit "Department administered by the Foreign Minister", substitute "Foreign Department".

129   Paragraph 13CP(2A)(a)

Omit "approved form", substitute "form approved under subregulation (2B)".

130   Paragraphs 13CP(2A)(b) and (c)

Omit "approved".

131   After subregulation 13CP(2A)

Insert:

(2B) The Foreign Secretary may, in writing, approve a form for the purposes of subregulation (2A).

132   Subregulation 13CP(4)

After "Foreign Minister" (first occurring), insert "or an authorised person".

133   Subregulation 13CP(4)

After "Foreign Minister" (second occurring), insert "or authorised person".

134   Paragraph 13CQ(2A)(a)

Omit "approved form", substitute "form approved under subregulation (2B)".

135   Paragraphs 13CQ(2A)(b) and (c)

Omit "approved".

136   After subregulation 13CQ(2A)

Insert:

(2B) The Foreign Secretary may, in writing, approve a form for the purposes of subregulation (2A).

137   Subregulation 13CQ(5)

After "Foreign Minister" (first occurring), insert "or an authorised person".

138   Subregulation 13CQ(5)

After "Foreign Minister" (second occurring), insert "or authorised person".

139   Subregulation 13CQ(6)

After "may", insert ", in writing,".

140   Subregulation 13CQ(6)

Omit "of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade", substitute "or acting SES employee in the Foreign Department".

141   Regulation 13CR

Repeal the regulation.

142   Paragraph 13CS(4)(a)

Omit "approved form", substitute "form approved under subregulation (4A)".

143   Paragraphs 13CS(4)(b) and (c)

Omit "approved".

144   After subregulation 13CS(4)

Insert:

(4A) The Foreign Secretary may, in writing, approve a form for the purposes of subregulation (4).

145   Subregulation 13CS(7)

After "Foreign Minister" (first occurring), insert "or an authorised person".

146   Subregulation 13CS(7)

After "Foreign Minister" (second occurring), insert "or authorised person".

147   Subregulation 13CS(8)

After "may", insert ", in writing,".

148   Subregulation 13CS(8)

Omit "of the Department administered by the Foreign Minister", substitute "in the Foreign Department".

149   Paragraph 13CT(4)(a)

Omit "approved form", substitute "form approved under subregulation (4A)".

150   Paragraphs 13CT(4)(b) and (c)

Omit "approved".

151   After subregulation 13CT(4)

Insert:

(4A) The Foreign Secretary may, in writing, approve a form for the purposes of subregulation (4).

152   Subregulation 13CT(7)

After "Foreign Minister" (first occurring), insert "or an authorised person".

153   Subregulation 13CT(7)

After "Foreign Minister" (second occurring), insert "or authorised person".

154   Subregulation 13CT(8)

After "may", insert ", in writing,".

155   Subregulation 13CT(8)

Omit "of the Department administered by the Foreign Minister", substitute "in the Foreign Department".

156   At the end of Division 3 of Part 3

Add:

13CU Exportation of certain goods to Haiti

(1) In this regulation:

authorised person means a person authorised under subregulation (9).

(2) This regulation applies to goods that are arms or related matériel:

(a) not listed in the defence and strategic goods list; and

(b) whose immediate or final destination is, or is intended to be, Haiti.

(3) Exportation of the goods is prohibited unless the written permission of the Foreign Minister or an authorised person is shown to a Collector at or before the time of exportation.

(4) An application for the permission of the Foreign Minister or an authorised person under subregulation (3) must:

(a) be in the form approved under subregulation (5); and

(b) contain the information required by the form; and

(c) be signed as indicated by the form.

(5) The Foreign Secretary may, in writing, approve a form for the purposes of subregulation (4).

(6) A permission to export goods granted under subregulation (3) may state, in relation to the exportation:

(a) conditions or requirements, including times for compliance, to which the exportation is subject; and

(b) the quantity of the goods that may be exported; and

(c) the circumstances in which the goods may be exported.

(7) When deciding whether to grant permission under subregulation (3), the Foreign Minister or an authorised person must take into account:

(a) Australia's relations with other countries; and

(b) Australia's obligations under international law.

(8) The Foreign Minister or an authorised person may revoke or modify a permission granted under subregulation (3) if the Foreign Minister or authorised person is satisfied on reasonable grounds that:

(a) a condition or requirement of the permission has not been complied with, or is unlikely to be complied with unless modified; or

(b) permitting, or continuing to permit, the exportation of goods in accordance with the permission would breach Australia's international obligations or otherwise damage Australia's international relations.

(9) The Foreign Minister may, in writing, authorise an SES employee or acting SES employee in the Foreign Department to grant permissions under this regulation.

13CV Exportation of certain goods to Iraq

(1) In this regulation:

authorised person means a person authorised under subregulation (9).

(2) This regulation applies to goods that are arms or related matériel:

(a) not listed in the defence and strategic goods list; and

(b) whose immediate or final destination is, or is intended to be, Iraq.

(3) Exportation of the goods is prohibited unless the written permission of the Foreign Minister or an authorised person is shown to a Collector at or before the time of exportation.

(4) An application for the permission of the Foreign Minister or an authorised person under subregulation (3) must:

(a) be in the form approved under subregulation (5); and

(b) contain the information required by the form; and

(c) be signed as indicated by the form.

(5) The Foreign Secretary may, in writing, approve a form for the purposes of subregulation (4).

(6) A permission to export goods granted under subregulation (3) may state, in relation to the exportation:

(a) conditions or requirements, including times for compliance, to which the exportation is subject; and

(b) the quantity of the goods that may be exported; and

(c) the circumstances in which the goods may be exported.

(7) When deciding whether to grant permission under subregulation (3), the Foreign Minister or an authorised person must take into account:

(a) Australia's relations with other countries; and

(b) Australia's obligations under international law.

(8) The Foreign Minister or an authorised person may revoke or modify a permission granted under subregulation (3) if the Foreign Minister or authorised person is satisfied on reasonable grounds that:

(a) a condition or requirement of the permission has not been complied with, or is unlikely to be complied with unless modified; or

(b) permitting, or continuing to permit, the exportation of goods in accordance with the permission would breach Australia's international obligations or otherwise damage Australia's international relations.

(9) The Foreign Minister may, in writing, authorise an SES employee or acting SES employee in the Foreign Department to grant permissions under this regulation.

13CW Exportation of certain goods to Somalia

(1) In this regulation:

authorised person means a person authorised under subregulation (9).

(2) This regulation applies to goods that are arms or related matériel:

(a) not listed in the defence and strategic goods list; and

(b) whose immediate or final destination is, or is intended to be, Somalia.

(3) Exportation of the goods is prohibited unless the written permission of the Foreign Minister or an authorised person is shown to a Collector at or before the time of exportation.

(4) An application for the permission of the Foreign Minister or an authorised person under subregulation (3) must:

(a) be in the form approved under subregulation (5); and

(b) contain the information required by the form; and

(c) be signed as indicated by the form.

(5) The Foreign Secretary may, in writing, approve a form for the purposes of subregulation (4).

(6) A permission to export goods granted under subregulation (3) may state, in relation to the exportation:

(a) conditions or requirements, including times for compliance, to which the exportation is subject; and

(b) the quantity of the goods that may be exported; and

(c) the circumstances in which the goods may be exported.

(7) When deciding whether to grant permission under subregulation (3), the Foreign Minister or an authorised person must take into account:

(a) Australia's relations with other countries; and

(b) Australia's obligations under international law.

(8) The Foreign Minister or an authorised person may revoke or modify a permission granted under subregulation (3) if the Foreign Minister or authorised person is satisfied on reasonable grounds that:

(a) a condition or requirement of the permission has not been complied with, or is unlikely to be complied with unless modified; or

(b) permitting, or continuing to permit, the exportation of goods in accordance with the permission would breach Australia's international obligations or otherwise damage Australia's international relations.

(9) The Foreign Minister may, in writing, authorise an SES employee or acting SES employee in the Foreign Department to grant permissions under this regulation.

13CX Exportation of certain goods to South Sudan

(1) In this regulation:

authorised person means a person authorised under subregulation (9).

(2) This regulation applies to goods that are arms or related matériel:

(a) not listed in the defence and strategic goods list; and

(b) whose immediate or final destination is, or is intended to be, South Sudan.

(3) Exportation of the goods is prohibited unless the written permission of the Foreign Minister or an authorised person is shown to a Collector at or before the time of exportation.

(4) An application for the permission of the Foreign Minister or an authorised person under subregulation (3) must:

(a) be in the form approved under subregulation (5); and

(b) contain the information required by the form; and

(c) be signed as indicated by the form.

(5) The Foreign Secretary may, in writing, approve a form for the purposes of subregulation (4).

(6) A permission to export goods granted under subregulation (3) may state, in relation to the exportation:

(a) conditions or requirements, including times for compliance, to which the exportation is subject; and

(b) the quantity of the goods that may be exported; and

(c) the circumstances in which the goods may be exported.

(7) When deciding whether to grant permission under subregulation (3), the Foreign Minister or an authorised person must take into account:

(a) Australia's relations with other countries; and

(b) Australia's obligations under international law.

(8) The Foreign Minister or an authorised person may revoke or modify a permission granted under subregulation (3) if the Foreign Minister or authorised person is satisfied on reasonable grounds that:

(a) a condition or requirement of the permission has not been complied with, or is unlikely to be complied with unless modified; or

(b) permitting, or continuing to permit, the exportation of goods in accordance with the permission would breach Australia's international obligations or otherwise damage Australia's international relations.

(9) The Foreign Minister may, in writing, authorise an SES employee or acting SES employee in the Foreign Department to grant permissions under this regulation.

157   At the end of Part 4

Add:

15 Delegation by Foreign Secretary

(1) The Foreign Secretary may, in writing, delegate to an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in the Foreign Department one or more of the Foreign Secretary's functions or powers under these Regulations.

Note: Sections 34AA to 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contain provisions relating to delegations.

(2) A person performing functions or exercising powers under a delegation under subregulation (1) must comply with any written directions of the Foreign Secretaryunder subregulation (3).

(3) The Foreign Secretary may, in writing, give directions for the purposes of subregulation (2).

158   In the appropriate position in Part 5

Insert:

28 Transitional matters - amendments made by the Charter of the United Nations Legislation Amendment (Sanctions) Regulations 2026

(1) In this regulation:

amending regulations means Schedule 1 to the Charter of the United Nations Legislation Amendment (Sanctions) Regulations 2026.

commencement time means the commencement of this regulation.

new regulations means these Regulations as amended by the amending regulations.

old regulations means these Regulations as in force immediately before the commencement time.

(2) For the purposes of the new regulations, an instrument that:

(a) was made under subsection 4A(1) of the Act; and

(b) was in force immediately before the commencement time; and

(c) approved the approved form mentioned in the provision of the old regulations mentioned in column 1 of an item of the following table;

continues in force (and may be dealt with) on and after the commencement time as if it had been made under the provision of the new regulations mentioned in column 2 of the item.

Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956

159   Subregulation 2(1)

Insert:

Foreign Department means the Department administered by the Foreign Minister.

Foreign Minister means the Minister administering the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945.

Foreign Secretary means the Secretary of the Foreign Department.

160   Subregulation 4Y(1) (definition of authorised person)

Omit "Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade", substitute "Foreign Department".

161   Subregulation 4Y(1) (definition of Foreign Minister)

Repeal the definition.

162   Paragraph 4Y(2A)(a)

Omit "approved form", substitute "form approved under subregulation (2B)".

163   Paragraphs 4Y(2A)(b) and (c)

Omit "approved".

164   After subregulation 4Y(2A)

Insert:

(2B) The Foreign Secretary may, in writing, approve a form for the purposes of subregulation (2A).

165   Subregulation 4Y(5)

After "Foreign Minister", insert "or an authorised person".

166   Subregulation 4Z(1) (definition of authorised person)

Omit "Department administered by the Foreign Minister", substitute "Foreign Department".

167   Subregulation 4Z(1) (definition of Foreign Minister)

Repeal the definition.

168   Paragraph 4Z(2A)(a)

Omit "approved form", substitute "form approved under subregulation (2B)".

169   Paragraphs 4Z(2A)(b) and (c)

Omit "approved".

170   After subregulation 4Z(2A)

Insert:

(2B) The Foreign Secretary may, in writing, approve a form for the purposes of subregulation (2A).

171   Subregulation 4Z(5)

After "Foreign Minister", insert "or an authorised person".

172   Regulation 4ZA

Repeal the regulation.

173   Subregulation 4ZB(1) (definition of Foreign Minister)

Repeal the definition.

174   Paragraph 4ZB(3)(a)

Omit "approved form", substitute "form approved under subregulation (3A)".

175   Paragraphs 4ZB(3)(b) and (c)

Omit "approved".

176   After subregulation 4ZB(3)

Insert:

(3A) The Foreign Secretary may, in writing, approve a form for the purposes of subregulation (3).

177   Subregulation 4ZB(6)

After "Foreign Minister" (first occurring), insert "or an authorised person".

178   Subregulation 4ZB(6)

After "Foreign Minister" (second occurring), insert "or authorised person".

179   Subregulation 4ZB(7)

After "may", insert ", in writing,".

180   Subregulation 4ZB(7)

Omit "of the Department administered by the Foreign Minister", substitute "in the Foreign Department".

181   After regulation 4ZB

Insert:

4ZC Importation of certain goods from Somalia

(1) In this regulation:

authorised person means a person authorised under subregulation (8).

(2) The importation, from Somalia, of charcoal is prohibited unless the written permission of the Foreign Minister or an authorised person is produced to a Collector at or before the time of importation.

(3) An application for the permission of the Foreign Minister or an authorised person under subregulation (2) must:

(a) be in the form approved under subregulation (4); and

(b) contain the information required by the form; and

(c) be signed as indicated by the form.

(4) The Foreign Secretary may, in writing, approve a form for the purposes of subregulation (3).

(5) A permission granted under subregulation (2) to import goods may specify for the importation:

(a) conditions or requirements, including times for compliance, to which the importation is subject; and

(b) the quantity of the goods that may be imported; and

(c) the circumstances in which the goods may be imported.

(6) When deciding whether to grant permission under subregulation (2), the Foreign Minister or an authorised person must take into account:

(a) Australia's relations with other countries; and

(b) Australia's obligations under international law.

(7) The Foreign Minister or an authorised person may revoke or modify a permission granted under subregulation (2) if the Foreign Minister or authorised person is satisfied on reasonable grounds that:

(a) a condition or requirement of the permission has not been complied with, or is unlikely to be complied with unless modified; or

(b) permitting, or continuing to permit, the importation of goods in accordance with the permission would breach Australia's international obligations or otherwise damage Australia's international relations.

(8) The Foreign Minister may, in writing, authorise an SES employee or acting SES employee in the Foreign Department to grant permissions under this regulation.

182   Subregulation 5J(1) (paragraph (a) of the definition of authorised person)

Omit "or SES employee of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade", substitute "in the Foreign Department".

183   Subregulation 5J(1) (paragraphs (a) and (b) of the definition of authorised person)

Omit "Minister for Foreign Affairs", substitute "Foreign Minister".

184   Subregulation 5J(1) (paragraph (b) of the definition of authorised person)

Before "Minister" (second occurring), insert "Foreign".

185   Paragraphs 5J(2A)(a) and (2AA)(a)

Omit "Minister for Foreign Affairs", substitute "Foreign Minister".

186   Subregulation 5J(2B)

Before "Minister", insert "Foreign".

187   Paragraph 5J(3)(a)

Omit "Minister for Foreign Affairs", substitute "Foreign Minister".

188   Paragraph 5J(3)(b)

Omit "that Minister", substitute "the Foreign Minister".

189   Subregulation 5J(5)

Omit "Minister for Foreign Affairs", substitute "Foreign Minister or an authorised person".

190   After regulation 6

Insert:

7 Delegation by Foreign Secretary

(1) The Foreign Secretary may, in writing, delegate to an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in the Foreign Department one or more of the Foreign Secretary's functions or powers under these Regulations.

Note: Sections 34AA to 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contain provisions relating to delegations.

(2) A person performing functions or exercising powers under a delegation under subregulation (1) must comply with any written directions of the Foreign Secretaryunder subregulation (3).

(3) The Foreign Secretary may, in writing, give directions for the purposes of subregulation (2).

191   In the appropriate position before Schedule 1

Insert:

23 Transitional matters - amendments made by the Charter of the United Nations Legislation Amendment (Sanctions) Regulations 2026

(1) In this regulation:

amending regulations means Schedule 1 to the Charter of the United Nations Legislation Amendment (Sanctions) Regulations 2026.

commencement time means the commencement of this regulation.

new regulations means these Regulations as amended by the amending regulations.

old regulations means these Regulations as in force immediately before the commencement time.

(2) For the purposes of the new regulations, an instrument that:

(a) was made under subsection 4A(1) of the Act; and

(b) was in force immediately before the commencement time; and

(c) approved the approved form mentioned in the provision of the old regulations mentioned in column 1 of an item of the following table;

continues in force (and may be dealt with) on and after the commencement time as if it had been made under the provision of the new regulations mentioned in column 2 of the item.

Part 2   Repeals

Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - Mali) Regulations 2018

192   The whole of the instrument

Repeal the instrument.

Schedule 2   Iran

Part 1   Main amendments

Charter of the United Nations (Dealing with Assets) Regulations 2008

1   Regulation 4 (paragraph (f) of the definition of Sanctions Regulations)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(f) the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - Iran) Regulations 2025;

Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958

2   Subregulation 13CQ(1)

Repeal the subregulation, substitute:

(1) In this regulation:

authorised person means a person authorised under subregulation (6).

export sanctioned goods means goods (within the meaning of the Act) that:

(a) are export sanctioned goods (within the meaning of the Iran Sanctions Regulations); or

(b) contain export sanctioned technology.

export sanctioned technology means export sanctioned goods (within the meaning of the Iran Sanctions Regulations) that are technology.

Iran Sanctions Regulations means the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - Iran) Regulations 2025.

listed goods means:

(a) export sanctioned goods; or

(b) goods (within the meaning of the Act) specified in a prohibition notice (within the meaning of the Iran Sanctions Regulations) that is in force.

specified entity has the same meaning as in section 27 of the Iran Sanctions Regulations.

3   Paragraph 13CQ(2AA)(c)

Omit "in accordance with regulation 17F of the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - Iran) Regulations 2008", substitute "by a permit granted under section 28 of the Iran Sanctions Regulations".

Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956

4   Subregulation 4Z(1) (definition of arms or related matériel)

Repeal the definition.

5   Subregulation 4Z(1)

Insert:

import sanctioned goods means goods (within the meaning of the Act) that:

(a) are import sanctioned goods (within the meaning of the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - Iran) Regulations 2025); or

(b) contain import sanctioned technology.

import sanctioned technology means import sanctioned goods (within the meaning of the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - Iran) Regulations 2025) that are technology.

6   Subregulation 4Z(1) (definition of paramilitary equipment)

Repeal the definition.

7   Subregulation 4Z(2)

Repeal the subregulation, substitute:

(2) The importation, from Iran, of import sanctioned goods is prohibited unless the permission, in writing, of the Foreign Minister or an authorised person is produced to a Collector at or before the time of importation.

Part 2   Repeals

Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - Iran) Regulation 2016

8   The whole of the instrument

Repeal the instrument.