Australia has blocked the export of hand tools to Russia, including for milling and screw driving on top of nuclear reactors.
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Sanctions on machinery and related goods also include tools used to drill, press, stamp, punch or press, as well as television and sound recorders.
Dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools, are also included in the sanctions.
The latest rounds of export sanctions were signed into law by Foreign Minister Penny Wong on October 25.
The sanctions were set on the same day Australia announced a further $20 million support package that included sending a 3D metal printer and anti-drone systems to Ukraine.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia remained steadfast in its support of Kyiv.
Royal Australian Air Force Wedgetail aircraft have also been deployed to Germany to help support the protection of a humanitarian aid and military assistance gateway into Ukraine.
Australian Associated Press
