Australian government sanctions three MH17 culprits

Thirty-eight Australian lives were lost when the flight was shot down. Photo: AAP

Three men involved in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 have been sanctioned by the Australian government.

The government has been working with the Netherlands and European Union to co-ordinate sanctions on the trio convicted by the District Court of The Hague in November 2022 for their contribution to the downing of MH17 and the murder of all 298 people on board, including 38 Australian citizens or residents.