Federal parliament's human rights sub-committee on Monday released a report following an inquiry into Magnitsky-style targeted sanctions.

The laws are named after lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, who died in a Moscow jail after accusing Russian officials of tax fraud.

The legislation would allow the government to name people linked to breaches of international law or corruption, and see them banned from travelling to or investing in Australia.

The United States, the United Kingdom and Canada have used the measures to respond to Russian aggression.

"We cannot control whether perpetrators are brought to justice within their home country," Liberal chair of the committee Kevin Andrews said.

"But targeted sanctions legislation will make Australian beaches, schools, medical care and financial institutions off-limits to people who have profited from unconscionable conduct.

"A targeted sanctions regime for serious human rights abuse and corruption will close the gap of opportunity for perpetrators and stop Australia becoming a safe haven for these people."

The inquiry heard from high-profile lawyer Geoffrey Robertson OAM QC, activist Amal Clooney and chess legend Garry Kasparov.

Australian Associated Press