{"id":"F2012L00479","name":"Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Iran) List 2012","slug":"autonomous-sanctions-designated-persons-and-entities-and-declared-persons-iran-list-2012","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":88644,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2012L00479-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Part 1—Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of Instrument","content":"#### 1 Name of Instrument\n\n  This Instrument is the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Iran) List 2012.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Designations of persons and entities and declarations of persons","content":"## Part 2—Designations of persons and entities and declarations of persons","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Designated persons and entities and declared persons","content":"#### 3 Designated persons and entities and declared persons\n\n  (1) For paragraph 6(a) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, each person and entity mentioned in an item in Schedule 1 is a designated person or entity for Iran.\n  (2) For paragraph 6(b) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, each person mentioned in an item in Schedule 1 is a declared person for Iran.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Continuation of effect of designations and declarations","content":"## Part 3—Continuation of effect of designations and declarations","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of this Part","content":"#### 4 Purpose of this Part\n\n  This Part is made for the purposes of subregulation 9(3) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuation of effect of designations and declarations on and after date of making of the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons—Iran) Amendment (Continuation of Effect) Instrument 2020","content":"#### 5 Continuation of effect of designations and declarations on and after date of making of the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons—Iran) Amendment (Continuation of Effect) Instrument 2020\n\n  (1) The designation of the persons mentioned in items 1 to 23 in Part 1 of Schedule 1 continues to have effect.\n  (2) The declaration of the persons mentioned in items 1 to 23 in Part 1 of Schedule 1 continues to have effect.\n  (3) The designation of the entities mentioned in items 1 to 67 in Part 2 of Schedule 1 continues to have effect.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuation of effect of designations and declarations on and after date of making of the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons — Iran) Amendment (No. 3) Instrument 2023","content":"#### 6 Continuation of effect of designations and declarations on and after date of making of the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Iran) Amendment (No. 3) Instrument 2023\n\n  (1) The designation, under paragraph 6(a) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, of the persons mentioned in items 1 to 23 in Part 1 of Schedule 1 continues to have effect.\n  (2) The declaration, under paragraph 6(b) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, of the persons mentioned in items 1 to 23 in Part 1 of Schedule 1 continues to have effect.\n  (3) The designation, under paragraph 6(a) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, of the entities mentioned in items 1 to 67 in Part 2 of Schedule 1 continues to have effect.","sortOrder":7}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Compared with the original 2012 listing instrument this instrument (and its linked amendments and continuation clauses) evidences significant scope expansion. Over successive amendment instruments the Schedule has grown from the initial set of named targets to include many additional senior military and intelligence figures, multiple IRGC sub‑units, ministries, state research institutes, defence manufacturers and a wide set of commercial and front companies. Sections 5 and 6 expressly preserve the continuing effect of earlier designations and tie those continuations to amendment instruments (2020, 2023 and later amendments). Mechanically, the instrument has moved beyond a short list of individuals to a broad, institutionally deep regime that covers both people and a large number of entities formerly listed under UN or other measures — increasing breadth of targeted coverage, compliance obligations and enforcement complexity."},"complexity_factors":["Large, structured schedule with dozens of named individuals in Part 1 and well over a hundred named entities in Part 2 (many entries include multiple aliases and alternative identifying data)","Multiple amendment and continuation instruments referenced (for example instruments dated 2013, 2020, 2023, 2024, 2026) creating temporal layering and rollover effects (see s5–s6)","Cross‑reference to external legislative regime (Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, specifically paragraph 6(a) and 6(b)), so operational effect depends on reading both instruments together","Variable and sometimes inconsistent identity fields (multiple dates of birth, alternative name spellings, passport and national ID numbers in some entries) increasing interpretive and compliance complexity","Nested factual annotations (some entries note prior listing under UN Security Council measures or other instruments), which requires cross‑checking other lists to understand provenance","Mixture of natural persons and numerous corporate/organisational entities (including ministries, military forces and commercial front companies) which triggers different legal and practical compliance paths","Continuation clauses that preserve prior listings rather than a single new freeze — creates conditional logic (‘continue to have effect’ linked to specific amendment instruments)"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this instrument does (mechanics first)\n\n- This is a legislative \"listing\" instrument that names specific people and organisations as subject to Australia’s autonomous sanctions relating to Iran. (See s1 and s3.)\n- Section 3 says each individual and entity shown in Schedule 1 is a “designated person or entity for Iran” under paragraph 6(a) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, and each individual in Schedule 1 is a \"declared person for Iran\" under paragraph 6(b).\n- Parts 1 and 2 of Schedule 1 contain the named individuals (Part 1) and the named entities (Part 2), together with aliases, identifying details and the instrument that first placed them on the list.\n- Sections 5 and 6 preserve the continuing effect of earlier designations and tie those continuations to later amendment instruments (for example instruments dated 2020, 2023 and others). In short: the instrument both lists persons/entities and confirms that prior listing actions remain effective.\n\n\nWhat being on the list means (plain terms)\n\n- A name on this Schedule places that person or entity within Australia’s autonomous sanctions framework. That means they are subject to the legal prohibitions and controls set out in the Autonomous Sanctions Act and Regulations. In practice that commonly produces effects such as asset‑freezes, restrictions on providing funds or financial services, and prohibitions or limits on supplying goods, services or technology — and it creates legal obligations for Australian persons and businesses to screen, block or refuse certain dealings with the listed parties.\n- The instrument itself does not set the specific criminal penalties or operational rules; it performs the technical job of identifying who is targeted. The legal consequences flow from the Act and the Regulations the instrument references (see s3).\n\n\nWho is affected\n\n- The named persons and entities: their dealings with Australian persons, financial institutions and suppliers are brought under sanctions restrictions.\n- Australian businesses, banks and other service providers: they must check this list for counterparty screening and may need to freeze assets, refuse transactions, decline to supply goods or services, and comply with reporting/authorisation requirements under the Act and Regulations.\n- Third parties doing business with the listed companies who operate through Australia (or with Australian nationals) also face compliance obligations and legal risk if they assist proscribed activity.\n\n\nWhy it matters (policy claim and practical test)\n\n- The instrument’s stated purpose is to impose targeted measures on particular Iranian military, government, intelligence and defence‑industry actors and the companies that support them. That is an explicit policy objective of the autonomous sanctions regime (the instrument implements that policy by naming targets).\n- Testing that purpose against costs and incentives: naming specific individuals and organisations focuses legal restrictions narrowly (concentrated targets) but shifts compliance costs onto a wide set of private actors (banks, professional advisers, importers/exporters) who must screen and refuse dealings. The instrument delegates substantial practical implementation to regulators and to private firms doing the screening (implementation risk and administrative burden). The design also creates incentives for sanctioned actors to use aliases, front companies and third‑country intermediaries (the schedule shows many aliases and subordinate entities), which raises monitoring and enforcement costs.\n\n\nConcrete behavioural effects and who pays\n\n- Who decides: designations are recorded by executive legislative instrument (the Minister/Executive has the decision‑making power manifested through instruments such as this one; see s3 and the amendment continuations in s5–s6).\n- Who pays: the named persons/entities face restricted access to Australian financial and commercial systems. Australian businesses bear compliance costs (screening, legal advice, potential transaction refusals) and potential opportunity costs (lost business where counterparties are blocked). Financial institutions shoulder operational costs and legal risk for mistakes. Government agencies incur enforcement and administrative costs.\n\n\nTrade‑offs, risks and implementation notes\n\n- Trade‑offs: the instrument enables precise targeting of sanctions (benefit: concentrated pressure on listed actors) while diffusing costs across many private actors and increasing complexity for international transactions.\n- Opportunity costs: legitimate transactions may be delayed or blocked where legitimate parties are linked to listed entities, and the risk of false positives (name variants and incomplete data) is high — the schedule contains many aliases and multiple date‑of‑birth variants.\n- Enforcement and discretion risk: effectiveness depends on up‑to‑date, well‑resourced enforcement, and on the quality of the list (precision of identifying details) so private actors can comply without unduly impairing lawful trade.\n\n\nKey textual references\n\n- s1: instrument name.\n- s3: makes each person/entity in Schedule 1 a designated person/entity under para 6(a) and each person in Schedule 1 a declared person under para 6(b) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011.\n- s5 & s6: continuation clauses that maintain the effect of prior designations and link to later amendment instruments (2020, 2023, etc.).\n- Schedule 1 Part 1: detailed list of named individuals (with aliases and identifying details).\n- Schedule 1 Part 2: detailed list of named entities (companies, ministries, military bodies, research institutes, etc.)."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":551},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The list has expanded significantly from its original 2012 scope. Initially focused on nuclear and missile program entities, it has grown to include: cyber police (FATA), state media (Press TV), IRGC cooperative foundations, and numerous commanders added in response to the 2022–2023 protests in Iran. The 2023–2024 amendments also incorporated many entities previously listed under UN Security Council Resolution 2231, effectively migrating them to Australia's autonomous sanctions framework."},"complexity_factors":["Straightforward tabular structure with minimal legislative text","No conditional logic or exceptions — simply a list of names","Cross-references only to the parent Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011","Minimal defined terms (relies on definitions in parent regulations)","Repetitive structure: each entry follows identical format"],"plain_english_summary":"This is Australia’s autonomous sanctions list naming 85 Iranian individuals and more than 111 entities subject to asset freezes, financial restrictions, and travel bans. It targets senior military, government and industrial actors linked to Iran’s strategic programs.\n\nThe measures aim at those involved in nuclear and ballistic‑missile development, IRGC‑linked terrorism, cyber and state‑media repression, and human‑rights abuses — including defence ministries, IRGC branches, banks, research institutes and related companies."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/autonomous-sanctions-designated-persons-and-entities-and-declared-persons-iran-list-2012","history":"/api/acts/autonomous-sanctions-designated-persons-and-entities-and-declared-persons-iran-list-2012/history","analysis":"/api/acts/autonomous-sanctions-designated-persons-and-entities-and-declared-persons-iran-list-2012/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/autonomous-sanctions-designated-persons-and-entities-and-declared-persons-iran-list-2012/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/autonomous-sanctions-designated-persons-and-entities-and-declared-persons-iran-list-2012/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/autonomous-sanctions-designated-persons-and-entities-and-declared-persons-iran-list-2012/documents"}}