On December 6, 2025, Australia imposed financial sanctions and travel bans on four officials from the Taliban government in Afghanistan. Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated that these officials were involved in the oppression of women and girls and undermined good governance. The sanctions specifically target three Taliban ministers and the chief justice, who have been accused of limiting women's access to education, employment, and public life. This action reflects Australia's commitment to addressing the deteriorating human rights situation in Afghanistan since the Taliban regained power. The Australian government has previously evacuated thousands of Afghans, mainly women and children, and now aims to exert more pressure on the Taliban through these sanctions. The Taliban claims to respect women's rights according to their interpretation of Islamic law, but international observers have raised serious concerns about the reality on the ground.