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<strong>The Australian government has announced that it will prohibit the export of luxury goods to Russia, including wine, high value cosmetics and parts for luxury vehicles.</strong></p>
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These sanctions, said the Scott Morrison government, targets Russian President Vladimir Putin &quot;and his wealthy enablers&quot;, not ordinary Russian consumers.<br />
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&quot;They are being undertaken in coordination with key partners to restrict the Russian elite&#39;s access to such goods. The European Union and the United States already have bans in effect. Japan&#39;s ban will also enter into force, and the United Kingdom&rsquo;s ban is due to follow soon,&quot; Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said in a statement.<br />
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Payne reiterated that the Australian government remains deeply committed to imposing &quot;the highest costs on Russia&quot; for President Putin&#39;s &quot;illegal and unprovoked war&quot; and will continue its &quot;unwavering support&quot; for Ukraine&#39;s sovereignty and territorial integrity.<br />
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The latest ban follows Canberra&#39;s targeted financial sanctions on President Putin, members of his government, Russian oligarchs, propagandists and &#39;disinformation operatives&#39;, as well as senior Russian military leaders. It also follows Australia&#39;s ban on the export of alumina and bauxite to Russia.</p>
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