This Procedure outlines the responsibilities of Federation University staff and students in relation to Sanction Laws.
Australia has adopted international sanctions, through its Sanction Laws, as financial measures not involving the use of armed force imposed in situations of international concern on individuals and countries.
Federation University recognises that non-compliance with Sanction Laws can attract significant criminal penalties for individuals breaching the laws and provides training and information to promote compliance for staff and students who may be affected by these laws.
The Sanctions and Compliance Procedure apply to all Federation University Australia staff and students who work with or have potential to work with international bodies or individuals, or work, or have the potential to work, overseas.
When entering into an agreement with an overseas body or individual Federation University staff should also consider whether the agreement requires notification pursuant to the Australia’s Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Act 2020 (Cth). Federation University staff should review the Foreign Arrangements Notification Checklist and Procedure to determine if the agreement requires notification.
- Federation University Australia Act 2010 (Vic)
- Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011 (Cth)
- Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth)
- Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Magnitsky-style and Other Thematic Sanctions) Act 2021 (Cth)
- Charter of the United Nations Act 1945 (Cth)
| Term | Definition |
| Autonomous Sanctions | has the same meaning as prescribed under the Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011 (Cth) |
| Consolidated List | means the list of persons and entities subject to targeted financial sanctions under Australian Sanction Laws, accessible at https://www.dfat.gov.au/sanctions/consolidated-list.html. |
| Controlled Asset | has the meaning prescribed under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth). |
| Designated Entity | means an entity appearing on the Consolidated List as amended by DFAT from time to time and accessible at https://www.dfat.gov.au/sanctions/consolidated-list.html . |
| Designated Person | means a person appearing on the Consolidated List as amended by the DFAT from time to time and accessible at https://www.dfat.gov.au/sanctions/consolidated-list.html . |
| Export Sanctioned Goods | has the meaning prescribed under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth). |
| Import Sanctioned Goods | has the meaning prescribed under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth). |
| Sanction Laws | means all laws and corresponding regulations under the Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011(Cth) and the Charter of the United Nation Act 1945 (Cth). |
| Sanctioned Commercial Activity | has the meaning prescribed under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth). |
| Sanctioned Country | means a country listed by DFAT at https://www.dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions. |
| Sanctioned Service | is as defined within the respective sanctions regimes listed by DFAT at https://www.dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions. |
| Sanctioned Supply | has the meaning prescribed under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth). |
The Provost has delegated the Director, Research and Innovation to oversee research sanctions compliance at Federation University.
| ACTIVITY | RESPONSIBILITY | STEPS | |
| A | Oversee Sanctions compliance at Federation University. | Director, Research and Innovation |
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| B | Becoming familiar with Sanctions Laws. | Individual student or staff member |
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| C | Promoting compliance | Research Centre Directors |
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Staff and students must follow the procedure below to ensure compliance with all Sanction Laws.
| ACTIVITY | RESPONSIBILITY | STEPS | |
| A | Assessment of sanctions compliance prior to confirmation of enrolment for Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) |
Initial assessment undertaken by intended supervisor. Dean of Graduate Research School reviews all assessments. |
Prior to confirmation of enrolment for HDR sanctions compliance will be assessed. On receipt of an application for a HDR the applicant must be screened using the Export Controls and Sanctions and Compliance Assessment to establish:
Any applicant who appears on the Consolidated List of Designated Persons cannot be offered enrolment with Federation University (unless a sanctions permit is sought and granted by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)). If an applicant’s country of origin is a Sanctioned Country they must have their application referred for closer inspection by the Director, Research Enterprise & Innovation. |
| B | Assessment of sanctions compliance prior to collaboration between Federation University and international researchers |
Individual researcher Director, Research and Innovation |
Sanctions compliance must be assessed by individual staff prior to academic collaboration between Federation University and international researchers. Federation University staff, prior to any person to person international collaboration, must:
must not collaborate with any person or entity that appears on the Consolidated List. |
| C | Transfer of goods to international recipient | Staff member responsible for agreement to transfer goods | Sanctions compliance must be assessed by individual staff and assured before Federation University goods are transferred to an international recipient. |
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) states that sanctions are measures not involving the use of armed force that are imposed in situations of international concern and are designed to bring a situation of international concern to an end by influencing those responsible in a bid to limit the adverse impacts of a situation or to penalise those responsible.
There are two types of relevant sanctions:
- UNSC sanctions
- Australian Autonomous Sanctions
Sanctions operate to:
- place restrictions on trade in goods and services
- place restrictions on engaging in commercial activities
- targeted financial sanctions on designated persons and entities
- place travel bans on certain persons
Sanctions apply to activities in Australia and to activities undertaken overseas by Australian citizens and Australian-registered bodies corporate, therefore Australian Sanction Laws apply to the University and its staff and students. The UNSC sanctions are adopted in Australia through the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945 (Cth) and Autonomous Sanctions are implemented thorough the Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011, along with all corresponding regulations.
Federation University is committed to complying with Australian sanctions and ensuring that its staff, researchers, students and other relevant personnel comply with all relevant sanctions and regulations. This Policy and corresponding documentation set out how staff and students will ensure this compliance.
The University will take all reasonable measures to ensure that Australian Autonomous Sanctions and regulations are complied with. This includes ensuring that the University does not undertake activities under the Sanctions regimes listings as set out by DFAT. This includes ensuring that the follow activities do not occur:
- making a Sanctioned Supply of Export Sanctioned Goods;
- making a Sanctioned Import of Import Sanctioned Goods;
- providing a Sanctioned Service;
- engaging in a Sanctioned Commercial Activity;
- dealing with a Designated Person or a Designated Entity;
- using or dealing with a Controlled Asset; or
- allowing the entry into, or transit through, Australia of a Designated Person.
The University will comply with any sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as implemented through any regulations. This includes all UNSC sanctions listed on the DFAT website .
- Corporate Governance Policy
- Research and Research Training Policy
- Foreign Interactions Procedure
- Sanctions Compliance Procedure
- Sanctions and Export ControlsCompliance Assessment
- Foreign Arrangements Notification Procedure
- Research Export Controls Procedure
Forms
- Foreign Arrangements Scheme Notification Checklist (DOCX 360.5kb)
The Sanctions Compliance Procedure will be communicated throughout the University community in the form of:
- An Announcement Notice via FedNews website and on the ‘Recently Approved Documents’ page on the Policy Central Portalto alert the University-wide community of the approved Procedure
- Notification to Council
The Sanctions Compliance Procedure will be implemented throughout the University via:
- An Announcement Notice via FedNews website and on the ‘Recently Approved Documents’ page on the Policy Central Portal to alert the University-wide community of the approved Procedure
- Policy/Procedure Training Sessions
- Staff Induction Sessions
| DOCUMENT TITLE | LOCATION | RESPONSIBLE OFFICER | MINIMUM RETENTION PERIOD |
| Sanctions Compliance Procedure | Research Services | Director, Research Innovation & Enterprise | 7 years |
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