ASO is not a separate statutory authority but a specialized regulatory body under DFAT. ASO’s role is sanctions administration, and it cooperates with other Australian agencies from Australia as well as foreign partners to ensure proper application of sanctions regulations and foreign policy.
What they do
Responsible for sanctions legislation in Australia; gives sanctions guidance and advice; administers sanctions permits and associated applications; assists in screening and due diligence compliance; receives information about sanctions violations; coordinates sanctions policy implementation; and refers or investigates suspected sanctions breaches.
Spotted something wrong, missing or worth adding? Tell our editors. Every submission
is reviewed and verified against its source before anything changes — nothing you send appears on the
site automatically.
Thank you — our editors will review this
Your suggestion has been received. Contributions from practitioners keep these profiles accurate. Nothing appears on the site until an editor has verified it against its source.
