Obligations have been introduced with respect to the freezing of assets of persons or entities designated as terrorists. 
 
The obligation arises from the Charter of the United Nations (Anti-terrorism Measures) Regulations 2001 (“the Regulations”) and apply to anyone who hold assets or funds belonging to others. The regulations implement the financial aspects of Australia’s obligation under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1373 of 28 September 2001 (“Resolution 1373”). That Resolution was passed in response to the terrorist attacks on the United States on 11 September 2001 and the Regulations are therefore an important element in Australia’s counter-terrorism action. 
 
The first and second lists of persons and entities designated as terrorists under the Regulations were published in the Government Gazette on 21 December 2001 and came into effect on that date. These and all subsequent lists are also published on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's website as they are gazetted. The address is: http://www.dfat.gov.au/icat/UNSC_financial_sanctions.html. It will be important to check this website regularly to ensure compliance with the obligations under the legislation 
 
Essentially the obligations under the Regulations are as follows: 
 
1. Any person who holds assets or funds belonging to a listed person or entity must immediately freeze those assets or funds. 
 
2. It is a criminal offence to make any assets or funds available to a listed person or entity. 
 
If you have any doubts about whether a person or entity is listed, you should contact the Australian Federal Police’s Operation Drava. The National Financial Coordinator, Operation Drava may be contacted on (02) 6256 7777 or by e-mail on financialcoordinator@afp.gov.au. The postal address is: 
 
National Financial Coordinator 
Operation Drava 
Australian Federal Police 
GPO Box 401 
CANBERRA ACT 2601 
 
Explanatory material on implementing the Regulations will be also be available via the www.dfat.gov.au Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s website.