Australian government reviews counter-terrorism financing sanctions

During a review of counter-terrorism financing sanctions, the Australian Government has relisted 27 persons and 36 entities.

The sanctions were due to expire in 2022 and will next be reviewed in 2025.

The sanctions prevent terrorists and terrorist entities from obtaining arms, funds and other material and support.

Those who use or deal with assets of or make assets available to listed persons or entities face up to 10 years in prison.

Australia also lists 256 persons and 91 entities under the United Nations’ ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida counter-terrorism sanctions regime.

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong said: "Australia is committed to our domestic and international obligations to suppress terrorism and will freeze the assets of those involved in terrorist activities."