The Kremlin’s “stop list”,which bans those named from entry to Russia “indefinitely”,was compiled in response to the growing sanctions of the Australian government,the ministry said.
It includesHerald editor Bevan Shields,The Age editor Gay Alcorn as well as Peter Costello,who is also chairman of Nine Entertainment Group that ownsThe AgeandSydney Morning Herald,and chief executive Mike Sneesby.
Mining magnates Gina Rinehart and Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest had sanctions imposed,along with ABC chairwoman Ita Buttrose,co-chairman of News Corp Lachlan Murdoch and chairman of Seven Group,Kerry Stokes.
Atlassian co-founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar,property tycoon Harry Triguboff and Rio Tinto iron ore chief executive Simon Trott will also be banned from entering Russia.
“Entry to the Russian Federation for these persons is closed on an indefinite basis in response to the growing sanctions of the Australian government,which apply to an increasing number of Russian citizens - both officials and their families,as well as representatives of the business community and the media,” the statement said.
The names of journalists and commentators such asHerald international and political editor Peter Hartcher make up roughly half the list,including a spread of foreign correspondents,many who have covered the war,and their editors.