{"id":"F2023L01406","name":"Autonomous Sanctions (Export Sanctioned Goods—Specified Ukraine Regions) Designation 2023","slug":"autonomous-sanctions-export-sanctioned-goods-specified-ukraine-regions-designation-2023","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":104896,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2023L01406-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Autonomous Sanctions (Export Sanctioned Goods—Specified Ukraine Regions) Designation 2023","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\ntitle: Autonomous Sanctions (Export Sanctioned Goods—Specified Ukraine Regions) Designation 2023\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\n![Commonwealth Coat of Arms of Australia](image.001.png)\n\nAutonomous Sanctions (Export Sanctioned Goods—Specified Ukraine Regions) Designation 2023\n\nmade under subregulation 4(3) of the\n\nAutonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011\n\nCompilation No. 1\n\nCompilation date: 24 February 2025\n\nIncludes amendments: F2025L00193\n\nAbout this compilation\n\nThis compilation\n\nThis is a compilation of the Autonomous Sanctions (Export Sanctioned Goods—Specified Ukraine Regions) Designation 2023 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 24 February 2025 (the compilation date).\n\nThe notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.\n\nUncommenced amendments\n\nThe effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Register (www.legislation.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced amendments, see the Register for the compiled law.\n\nApplication, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments\n\nIf the operation of a provision or amendment of the compiled law is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.\n\nEditorial changes\n\nFor more information about any editorial changes made in this compilation, see the endnotes.\n\nModifications\n\nIf the compiled law is modified by another law, the compiled law operates as modified but the modification does not amend the text of the law. Accordingly, this compilation does not show the text of the compiled law as modified. For more information on any modifications, see the Register for the compiled law.\n\nSelf‑repealing provisions\n\nIf a provision of the compiled law has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nContents\n\n1 Name\n\n3 Authority\n\n4 Designation as export sanctioned goods\n\nSchedule 1—List of Export Sanctioned Goods\n\nEndnotes\n\nEndnote 1—About the endnotes\n\nEndnote 2—Abbreviation key\n\nEndnote 3—Legislation history\n\nEndnote 4—Amendment history\n\n \n\n1  Name\n\n  This instrument is the Autonomous Sanctions (Export Sanctioned Goods—Specified Ukraine Regions) Designation 2023.\n\n3  Authority\n\n  This instrument is made under subregulation 4(3) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011.\n\n4  Designation as export sanctioned goods\n\n  For the purposes of subregulation 4(3) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, goods listed in Schedule 1 are designated as export sanctioned goods for each specified Ukraine region.\n\n \n\nSchedule 1—List of Export Sanctioned Goods\n\n   (section 4)\n\n \n\nPart 1—Machinery and related goods\n\n \n\n \n\n| Item | Description | Australian Harmonized Export Commodity Classification (AHECC) Code |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1 | Interchangeable tools for hand tools, whether or not power‑operated, or for machine‑tools (for example, for pressing, stamping, punching, tapping, threading, drilling, boring, broaching, milling, turning or screw driving), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools | 8207 |\n| 2 | Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof | 84 |\n| 3 | Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles | 85 |\n\n\n \n\nPart 2—Unmanned aerial vehicles\n\n \n\n \n\n- Item Description\n- 1 | Unmanned aircraft of the type covered by heading 8806 of the Australian Harmonized Export Commodity Classification as released on 21 January 2022. |\n| --- |\n- 2 | Parts of goods of the type covered by heading 8807 of the Australian Harmonized Export Commodity Classification as released on 21 January 2022, including combined parts or parts which are partially assembled. |\n| --- |\n\n\n \n\n \n\nEndnotes\n\nEndnote 1—About the endnotes\n\nThe endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.\n\nThe following endnotes are included in every compilation:\n\nEndnote 1—About the endnotes\n\nEndnote 2—Abbreviation key\n\nEndnote 3—Legislation history\n\nEndnote 4—Amendment history\n\nAbbreviation key—Endnote 2\n\nThe abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.\n\nLegislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4\n\nAmending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.\n\nThe legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.\n\nThe amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.\n\nEditorial changes\n\nThe Legislation Act 2003 authorises First Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial and presentational changes to a compiled law in preparing a compilation of the law for registration. The changes must not change the effect of the law. Editorial changes take effect from the compilation registration date.\n\nIf the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief outline of the changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be obtained from the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.\n\nMisdescribed amendments\n\nA misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe how an amendment is to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, then the misdescribed amendment can be incorporated through an editorial change made under section 15V of the Legislation Act 2003.\n\nIf a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the amendment is not incorporated and “(md not incorp)” is added to the amendment history.\n\n \n\nEndnote 2—Abbreviation key\n\n| ad = added or inserted | o = order(s) |\n| --- | --- |\n| am = amended | Ord = Ordinance |\n| amdt = amendment | orig = original |\n| c = clause(s) | par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s) |\n| C[x] = Compilation No. x | /sub‑subparagraph(s) |\n| Ch = Chapter(s) | pres = present |\n| def = definition(s) | prev = previous |\n| Dict = Dictionary | (prev…) = previously |\n| disallowed = disallowed by Parliament | Pt = Part(s) |\n| Div = Division(s) | r = regulation(s)/rule(s) |\n| ed = editorial change | reloc = relocated |\n| exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have | renum = renumbered |\n| effect | rep = repealed |\n| F = Federal Register of Legislation | rs = repealed and substituted |\n| gaz = gazette | s = section(s)/subsection(s) |\n| LA = Legislation Act 2003 | Sch = Schedule(s) |\n| LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003 | Sdiv = Subdivision(s) |\n| (md) = misdescribed amendment can be given | SLI = Select Legislative Instrument |\n| effect | SR = Statutory Rules |\n| (md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment | Sub‑Ch = Sub‑Chapter(s) |\n| cannot be given effect | SubPt = Subpart(s) |\n| mod = modified/modification | underlining = whole or part not |\n| No. = Number(s) | commenced or to be commenced |\n\n\n \n\nEndnote 3—Legislation history\n\n \n\n| Name | Registration | Commencement | Application, saving and transitional provisions |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Autonomous Sanctions (Export Sanctioned Goods—Specified Ukraine Regions) Designation 2023 | 25 Oct 2023 (F2023L01406) | 26 Oct 2023 (s 2(1) item 1) |  |\n| Autonomous Sanctions (Export Sanctioned Goods—Specified Ukraine Regions) Amendment (No. 1) Designation 2025 | 23 Feb 2025 (F2025L00193) | 24 Feb 2025 (s 2(1) item 1) | — |\n\n\n \n\nEndnote 4—Amendment history\n\n \n\n| Provision affected | How affected |\n| --- | --- |\n| s 2..................... | rep LA s 48D |\n| Schedule 1 |  |\n| Part 2 |  |\n| Part 2................... | ad F2025L00193 |\n\n\n \n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"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":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument remains tightly focused on its original purpose: designating specific export goods for sanctions purposes regarding specified Ukraine regions. The February 2025 amendment expanded the list of sanctioned goods to include drones (Part 2), but this represents a logical extension of the sanctions regime rather than scope creep beyond the original intent. The core mechanism — listing AHECC-coded goods for export prohibition — remains unchanged."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument (4 operative sections, 2 schedule parts)","No defined terms within the instrument itself — relies entirely on external definitions in the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 and related designation instruments for 'specified Ukraine region'","Simple tabular structure for listing goods using standard AHECC codes","Minimal conditional logic — straightforward prohibition framework activated by reference to the parent regulations","Recent amendment (February 2025) added Part 2 (drones) but did not complicate the structure","No nested exceptions or complex transitional provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"This measure prohibits Australian exports of certain machinery, electrical equipment and drone technology to specified Russian‑occupied regions of Ukraine, making those goods \"export sanctioned\" and requiring permits for any shipments. \n\nIt targets Australian exporters, shippers and financiers to prevent dual‑use items aiding Russia’s military or occupation. The ban applies only to designated regions (not all of Ukraine), and breaches carry criminal penalties."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Yes. The original designation (registered 25 Oct 2023, commenced 26 Oct 2023) listed machinery and related goods (sch 1 Part 1). An amendment registered 23 Feb 2025 (commencing 24 Feb 2025) added Part 2 covering unmanned aircraft and parts, thereby expanding the list of goods captured (endnote 3; endnote 4)."},"complexity_factors":["Reliance on external regulatory regime: the instrument is a designation under subregulation 4(3) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (s 3–4); its practical effect (prohibitions, licences, penalties) must be read against that external regulation.","Technical classification requirement: Schedule 1 Part 1 lists goods by AHECC codes (items 1–3, sch 1 Part 1), so exporters must correctly classify goods to determine coverage.","Reference to specific external AHECC releases: Part 2 identifies unmanned aircraft and parts by AHECC headings as released on 21 January 2022 (sch 1 Part 2), creating interpretive dependency on that dated release.","Cross‑reference to undefined geographic term: the instrument applies to ‘each specified Ukraine region’ (s 4) but does not itself define which regions — users must consult other instruments or declarations to locate the geographic specification.","Amendment tracking: Part 2 was added by a 2025 amendment (endnote 3–4), so affected parties must monitor amendments to know current scope and compliance obligations.","Operational burden vs short text: the instrument is brief but imposes compliance duties on exporters and supply chains (s 4; sch 1), concentrating administrative and classification costs on private parties rather than detailing enforcement mechanics."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument designates the goods listed in Schedule 1 as \"export sanctioned goods\" for specified Ukraine regions under subregulation 4(3) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (s 4; sch 1). It affects exporters and supply‑chain actors handling the listed machinery, electrical equipment and unmanned aerial vehicles (and parts), by creating a legal classification that brings those exports within the sanctions compliance regime set out in the Regulations."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/autonomous-sanctions-export-sanctioned-goods-specified-ukraine-regions-designation-2023","history":"/api/acts/autonomous-sanctions-export-sanctioned-goods-specified-ukraine-regions-designation-2023/history","analysis":"/api/acts/autonomous-sanctions-export-sanctioned-goods-specified-ukraine-regions-designation-2023/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/autonomous-sanctions-export-sanctioned-goods-specified-ukraine-regions-designation-2023/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/autonomous-sanctions-export-sanctioned-goods-specified-ukraine-regions-designation-2023/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/autonomous-sanctions-export-sanctioned-goods-specified-ukraine-regions-designation-2023/documents"}}