Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons - Zimbabwe) List 2012

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Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons ‑ Zimbabwe) List 2012

made under regulation 6 of the

Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011

Compilation No. 9

Compilation date: 14 January 2024

Includes amendments: F2024L00062

Registered: 27 March 2024

About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons - Zimbabwe) List 2012 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 14 January 2024 (the compilation date).

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Register (www.legislation.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced amendments, see the Register for the compiled law.

Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments

If the operation of a provision or amendment of the compiled law is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.

Editorial changes

For more information about any editorial changes made in this compilation, see the endnotes.

Modifications

If the compiled law is modified by another law, the compiled law operates as modified but the modification does not amend the text of the law. Accordingly, this compilation does not show the text of the compiled law as modified. For more information on any modifications, see the Register for the compiled law.

Self‑repealing provisions

If a provision of the compiled law has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.

 

 

 

Contents

Part 1—Preliminary

1 Name of Instrument

Part 2—Designations of persons and entities and declarations of persons

3 Designated persons and entities and declared persons

Part 3—Continuation of effect of designations and declarations

4 Purpose of this Part

5 Continuation of effect of designations and declarations on and after date of making of the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons—Zimbabwe) Amendment (Continuation of Effect) Instrument 2020

6 Continuation of effect of designations and declarations on and after date of making of the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Zimbabwe) Amendment (No. 1) Instrument 2023

Schedule 1—Designated persons and entities and declared persons

Part 1—Designated and declared persons

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Endnote 5—Editorial changes

Part 1—Preliminary

 

1  Name of Instrument

  This Instrument is the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons ‑ Zimbabwe) List 2012.

Part 2—Designations of persons and entities and declarations of persons

 

3  Designated persons and entities and declared persons

 (1) For paragraph 6(a) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, each person and entity mentioned in an item in Schedule 1 is a designated person or entity for Zimbabwe.

 (2) For paragraph 6(b) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, each person mentioned in an item in Schedule 1 is a declared person for Zimbabwe.

Part 3—Continuation of effect of designations and declarations

 

4  Purpose of this Part

  This Part is made for the purposes of subregulation 9(3) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011.

5  Continuation of effect of designations and declarations on and after date of making of the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons—Zimbabwe) Amendment (Continuation of Effect) Instrument 2020

 (1) The designation, under paragraph 6(1)(a) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, of the persons mentioned in items 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 in Part 1 of Schedule 1 continues to have effect.

 (2) The declaration, under paragraph 6(1)(b) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, of the persons mentioned in items 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 in Part 1 of Schedule 1 continues to have effect.

 (3) The designation, under paragraph 6(1)(a) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, of the entity mentioned in item 1 in Part 2 of Schedule 1 continues to have effect.

6  Continuation of effect of designations and declarations on and after date of making of the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Zimbabwe) Amendment (No. 1) Instrument 2023

 (1) The designation, under paragraph 6(a) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, of the persons mentioned in items 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7  in Part 1 of Schedule 1 continues to have effect.

 (2) The declaration, under paragraph 6(b) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, of the persons mentioned in items 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 in Part 1 of Schedule 1 continues to have effect.

Schedule 1—Designated persons and entities and declared persons

Note: See section 3.

Part 1—Designated and declared persons

 

Item

Description

 

1

Name of individual

Augustine CHIHURI

 

Date of birth

10/03/1953

 

Citizenship

Zimbabwe

 

Instrument of first designation and declaration

Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Zimbabwe) List 2012 [F2012L00484]

 

Additional information

Former Police Commissioner‑General

2

Name of individual

Constantine CHIWENGA

 

Also known as

Constantino CHIWENGA

 

Date of birth

25/08/1956

 

Citizenship

Zimbabwe

 

Instrument of first designation and declaration

Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Zimbabwe) List 2012 [F2012L00484]

 

Additional information

Former Lt Gen, Commander, Zimbabwe Defence Forces

3

Name of individual

Grace MUGABE

 

Date of birth

23/07/1965

 

Citizenship

Zimbabwe

 

Instrument of first designation and declaration

Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Zimbabwe) List 2012 [F2012L00484]

 

Additional information

Spouse of Robert Mugabe (former President of Zimbabwe); former senior member of the ZANU‑PF

5

Name of individual

Phillip Valentine SIBANDA

 

Also known as

Phillip Valerio SIBANDA

 

Date of birth

25/08/1956

 

Citizenship

Zimbabwe

 

Instrument of first designation and declaration

Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Zimbabwe) List 2012 [F2012L00484]

 

Additional information

Former Commander, Zimbabwe National Army

7

Name of individual

Happyton BONYONGWE

 

Date of birth

6/11/1960

 

Citizenship

Zimbabwe

 

Instrument of first designation and declaration

Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Zimbabwe) List 2012 [F2012L00484]

 

Additional information

Former Director‑General, Central Intelligence Organisation

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.

The following endnotes are included in every compilation:

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Abbreviation key—Endnote 2

The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.

Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4

Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.

The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.

The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.

Editorial changes

The Legislation Act 2003 authorises First Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial and presentational changes to a compiled law in preparing a compilation of the law for registration. The changes must not change the effect of the law. Editorial changes take effect from the compilation registration date.

If the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief outline of the changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be obtained from the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.

Misdescribed amendments

A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe how an amendment is to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, then the misdescribed amendment can be incorporated through an editorial change made under section 15V of the Legislation Act 2003.

If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the amendment is not incorporated and “(md not incorp)” is added to the amendment history.

 

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

 

ad = added or inserted

o = order(s)

am = amended

Ord = Ordinance

amdt = amendment

orig = original

c = clause(s)

par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)

C[x] = Compilation No. x

/sub‑subparagraph(s)

Ch = Chapter(s)

pres = present

def = definition(s)

prev = previous

Dict = Dictionary

(prev…) = previously

disallowed = disallowed by Parliament

Pt = Part(s)

Div = Division(s)

r = regulation(s)/rule(s)

ed = editorial change

reloc = relocated

exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have

renum = renumbered

effect

rep = repealed

F = Federal Register of Legislation

rs = repealed and substituted

gaz = gazette

s = section(s)/subsection(s)

LA = Legislation Act 2003

Sch = Schedule(s)

LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003

Sdiv = Subdivision(s)

(md) = misdescribed amendment can be given

SLI = Select Legislative Instrument

effect

SR = Statutory Rules

(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment

Sub‑Ch = Sub‑Chapter(s)

cannot be given effect

SubPt = Subpart(s)

mod = modified/modification

underlining = whole or part not

No. = Number(s)

commenced or to be commenced

 

Endnote 3—Legislation history

 

Name

Registration

Commencement

Application, saving and transitional provisions

Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Zimbabwe) List 2012

7 March 2012 (F2012L00484)

7 March 2012 (s 2)

—

Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Zimbabwe) Amendment List 2013

15 March 2013 (F2013L00477)

15 March 2013 (s 2)

—

Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Zimbabwe) Amendment List 2013 (No. 2)

28 May 2013 (F2013L00857)

28 May 2013 (s 2)

—

Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Zimbabwe) Amendment List 2014

15 April 2014 (F2014L00411)

15 April 2014 (s 2)

—

Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Zimbabwe) Amendment List 2015 (No.1)

26 February 2015 (F2015L00218)

27 February 2015 (s 2)

—

Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Zimbabwe) Continuing Effect Declaration 2018

13 February 2018 (F2018L00108)

14 February 2018 (s 2)

—

Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons—Zimbabwe) Amendment (Continuation of Effect) Instrument 2020

18 January 2021 (F2021L00051)

Sch 1 (item 5): 3 February 2021 (s 2(1) item 3)
Remainder: 19 January 2021 (s 2(1) items 1, 2)

—

Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Zimbabwe) Amendment (No. 1) Instrument 2023

11 January 2024 (F2024L00062)

Sch 1 (item 7): 14 January 2024 (s 2(1) item 3)
Remainder: 12 January 2024 (s 2(1) items 1, 2)

—

 

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

Provision affected

How affected

Part 1

 

Part 1 heading.............

ad F2021L00051

s 2.....................

rep LA s 48D

Part 2

 

Part 2 heading.............

ad F2021L00051

s 3.....................

am F2021L00051; F2024L00062

Part 3

 

Part 3...................

ad F2021L00051

s 4.....................

ad F2021L00051

s 5.....................

ad F2021L00051

s 6.....................

ad F2024L00062

Schedule 1

 

Schedule 1................

rs F2013L00477; F2013L00857; F2014L00411; F2015L00218; F2018L00108; F2021L00051

 

am F2024L00062

 

ed C9

 

Endnote 5—Editorial changes

In preparing this compilation for registration, the following kinds of editorial change(s) were made under the Legislation Act 2003.

Part 2 of Schedule 1

Kind of editorial change

Removal of redundant text

Details of editorial change

Schedule 1 item 7 of the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Zimbabwe) Amendment (No. 1) Instrument 2023 instructs to repeal table item 1 from Part 2 of Schedule 1.

This amendment results in the table in Part 2 of Schedule 1 containing no table items.

This compilation was editorially changed to omit the redundant Part 2 of Schedule 1 heading and the table column headings.

 

Overview

The Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Zimbabwe) List 2012, enacted in 2012, is a legislative instrument made under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011. This list identifies specific individuals and entities subjected to autonomous sanctions by Australia in response to certain actions or policies in Zimbabwe. The purpose of this instrument is to provide clarity and specificity regarding the application of sanctions by detailing who is affected by these measures. The enactment of this list was authorised by the Parliament of Australia, with the aim of enforcing international sanctions through domestic law, thereby aligning with global efforts to address human rights abuses and other issues in Zimbabwe. The instrument is part of a broader regulatory framework designed to ensure that Australia’s sanctions policy is effectively implemented and communicated.

Scope and Application

The Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons - Zimbabwe) List 2012 is a legislative instrument made under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, which applies Commonwealth-wide. This list specifies the individuals and entities designated and declared in relation to autonomous sanctions against Zimbabwe. The list identifies certain persons and entities whose assets are to be frozen and who are subject to other sanctions due to their association with actions that undermine democracy and the rule of law in Zimbabwe. The Act applies to designated and declared persons and entities, which are listed in Schedule 1 of the Instrument, including individuals and entities specified by name, date of birth, citizenship, and additional information such as their roles or affiliations. The geographic reach of this legislation is national, as it applies across Australia, in accordance with Australia's international obligations and commitments under United Nations Security Council resolutions concerning Zimbabwe. There are no explicit exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds stated within the primary text of this legislative instrument. The effect and scope of the sanctions may be further defined or modified by subordinate instruments or regulations, which are not detailed in this specific legislative instrument but would be referenced in the broader regulatory framework.

Key Provisions

The main sections of the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Zimbabwe) List 2012 provide a list of individuals and entities that are subject to sanctions under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011. Section 3 of the list designates specific persons and entities as being subject to sanctions for Zimbabwe, while section 5 continues the effect of these designations and declarations on and after the date of making of the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Zimbabwe) Amendment (Continuation of Effect) Instrument 2020. Section 6 continues the effect of these designations and declarations on and after the date of making of the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Zimbabwe) Amendment (No. 1) Instrument 2023. The list includes individuals such as Augustine Chihuri, Constantine Chiwenga, Grace Mugabe, Phillip Valentine Sibanda, and Happyton Bonyongwe, among others. The Act imposes obligations on parties or entities that it governs, such as financial institutions, to ensure that they do not engage in any transactions with the designated persons and entities or declared persons listed in the schedule. It is also the responsibility of these parties to ensure that they comply with the regulations and take appropriate measures to prevent any dealings with the listed individuals and entities. This includes conducting due diligence and screening of their customers and clients to ensure that they are not engaging in any transactions with the listed individuals or entities. Breach of the Act may result in civil or criminal consequences, including fines and imprisonment. The maximum penalty for contravening a provision of the Act is a fine of up to 5,000 penalty units or imprisonment for up to five years, or both. Additionally, any person who engages in any dealings with the designated persons and entities or declared persons listed in the schedule may also be subject to penalties under the Act. It is important for parties and entities governed by the Act to take appropriate measures to ensure compliance and avoid any potential penalties or consequences.

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