Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

Again, Senator Lambie, I would say to you that, if we had the systems to try and identify it in third countries effectively, then of course we would want to try and utilise those systems. Those systems aren't in place, and this is a problem that all of our like-mindeds also face, including the European Union, which has announced an intention to do just this.

In relation to sanctions, I will need to take that on notice to determine what permits have been issued. You will recall that we have very broad economic sanctions on Russia, so permits, where required, would be across a number of areas, not just in relation to oil. But they are very restricted and they are only issued in accordance with the legislation and ministerial discretion, so I will— (Time expired)