By The Data Nerd, Founder & Compliance Engineer ·
Australia DFAT Sanctions List
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Consolidated List · Jurisdiction: Australia
Australia's consolidated sanctions list covers autonomous sanctions regimes (including Magnitsky-style designations), UN-mandated sanctions, and regime-specific measures. Administered by DFAT with enforcement by AUSTRAC and the Australian Federal Police.
Screen against Australia DFAT Sanctions List (free, no API key)
curl "https://sanctionsai.dev/sanctions?name=Counterparty+Name"Free tier: 5 checks/day by IP. Real OFAC data, refreshed daily.
List at a glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| List name | Australia DFAT Sanctions List |
| Full name | Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Consolidated List |
| Jurisdiction | Australia |
| Entry count | ~1,000 entries (approximate; see official list) |
| Update frequency | Regularly |
| Official source | https://www.dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions/consolidated-list |
Scope and application
All Australian persons and entities; conduct within Australia; Australian-origin goods and AUD transactions.
How sanctionsai.dev screens this list
sanctionsai.dev ingests OFAC SDN data daily from the US Treasury and vile/ofac-sdn-list GitHub releases. Every screening call checks your counterparty against the full SDN index in under 100ms, with an audit-ready receipt showing timestamp and list version.
Why this list matters for AI agents
AI agents that transact autonomously inherit strict liability for sanctions violations. Before any payment, your agent must screen the recipient against Australia DFAT Sanctions List (and ideally all applicable lists). One API call before every transaction is the minimum viable compliance posture.
Frequently asked questions
How often is Australia DFAT Sanctions List updated?
Regularly. The sanctionsai.dev API refreshes its index daily so every screening call reflects the latest designations.
Who must comply with Australia DFAT Sanctions List?
All Australian persons and entities; conduct within Australia; Australian-origin goods and AUD transactions.
What is the penalty for violating this list?
For OFAC SDN, civil penalties start at $356,571 per violation or twice the transaction value. Criminal penalties reach $20 million and 30 years for willful violations. Other jurisdictions have comparable regimes.
How do I screen against this list?
Use the sanctionsai.dev API: GET /sanctions?name=...&wallet=...&country=... — returns matches with confidence scores in under 100ms.