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Western Governments Announce New Myanmar Sanctions Ahead of Coup Anniversary
February 01, 2023

Western Governments Announce New Myanmar Sanctions Ahead of Coup Anniversary

By Sebastian Strangio
The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have targeted a range of military officials and enterprises that support the armed forces.

Australia’s New Sanctions Approach: Beyond Magnitsky
November 24, 2021

Australia’s New Sanctions Approach: Beyond Magnitsky

By Philip Citowicki
Magnitsky-styled reform is predicated on targeting human rights abusers abroad. The Morrison government’s plans go further, to touch on cyberattacks and other modern threats.
Australian Government Agrees to Implement Magnitsky-like Laws
August 05, 2021

Australian Government Agrees to Implement Magnitsky-like Laws

By Philip Citowicki
The reforms will enable the imposition of targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on individuals for a broad litany of violations.

Australian Parliamentary Committee Urges Harder Line on Myanmar Junta
June 25, 2021

Australian Parliamentary Committee Urges Harder Line on Myanmar Junta

By Sebastian Strangio
The cross-party committee called for the government to consider harsher sanctions, and a pathway to residency for Myanmar citizens in Australia.

Australian Parliamentary Debate Condemns China over Uyghur Abuses
March 22, 2021

Australian Parliamentary Debate Condemns China over Uyghur Abuses

By Philip Citowicki
The motion can be interpreted as a parliamentary release valve for the growing pressure around matters of human rights in China.

Momentum Builds for an Australian Magnitsky Act
February 17, 2021

Momentum Builds for an Australian Magnitsky Act

By Philip Citowicki
A parliamentary committee recommended that Australia join the U.S., U.K., and others with similar legislation.

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