Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions—South Sudan) Regulation 2015
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4 Definitions
Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Act, including the following:
(a) asset;
(b) UN sanction enforcement law.
In this instrument:
Act means the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945.
arms or related matériel includes:
(a) weapons; and
(b) ammunition; and
(c) military vehicles and equipment; and
(d) paramilitary equipment; and
(e) spare parts for the things mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d).
Australian aircraft has the same meaning as in the Criminal Code.
Australian ship has the same meaning as in the Criminal Code.
authorised service has the meaning given by subsection 4D(6).
authorised supply has the meaning given by subsection 4B(6).
Committee means the Committee established under paragraph 16 of Resolution 2206.
controlled asset means an asset that is 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; or
(c) an entity owned or controlled by a designated person or entity.
designated person or entity means a person or entity:
(a) designated by the Committee for the purposes of paragraph 12 of Resolution 2206; or
(b) to whom the measures mentioned in paragraph 12 of Resolution 2206 apply under a decision of the Security Council.
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.
protective clothing includes flak jackets and military helmets.
Resolution 2206 means Resolution 2206 (2015) of the Security Council, adopted on 3 March 2015.
Resolution 2428 means Resolution 2428 (2018) of the Security Council, adopted on 13 July 2018.