Recommendations
Recommendation 1
4.8 The
committee recommends that the Australian Government issue a statement that
affirms the human rights values it subscribes to, and seeks to promote domestically
and internationally, and its condemnation of terrorist activities and military
aggression, and affirms that Australia continues to hold concerns over the
domestic and foreign policies of the Iranian regime. The committee also
recommends that the Australian Government continue to make such statements as
appropriate, particularly when it considers Iran has transgressed those
principles, including in relation to its ballistic missile activity.
Recommendation 2
4.13 The
committee recommends that the Minister for Foreign Affairs carefully consider
the value of undertaking public consultation on any changes to Australia's
autonomous sanctions regimes, including in instances where the obligations on
parties are removed or reduced.
Recommendation 3
4.18 The
committee recommends that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade publish
on its website a detailed statement explaining the change in Australia's
sanctions policy towards Iran, including why sanctions relief was granted to
particular activities, persons and entities and not others.
Recommendation 4
4.21 The
committee recommends that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade clarify
the threshold for the reimposition of autonomous sanctions against Iran and the
mechanism by which sanctions would be reimposed.
Recommendation 5
4.22 The
committee recommends that the Australian Government undertake a review of all
sanctions it has removed in relation to Iran to determine whether such removal
is compatible with Australia’s interests, values and principles, and not just
whether it follows the approach of the European Union. This should include
considering the approach that the United States has taken on sanctions with
respect to Iran. Following such a review, the committee recommends that the
Australian Government present a written report on the review to Parliament.
Recommendation 6
4.26 The
committee recommends that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade improve
the clarity and accessibility of information on its website on Iran. This
should include information on trade which is still restricted or prohibited,
and a summary of other international sanctions regimes.
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