AUSTRAC's guidance notes contain information regarding certain provisions of the AML/CTF Act and AML/CTF Rules, to provide assistance to reporting entities in meeting their obligations.
Current AUSTRAC guidance notes
AML/CTF Compliance Officers (PDF, 80KB) (08/02)
Application of the Policy (Civil Penalty Orders) Principles 2006 (PDF, 278KB) (07/06)
Assessment of comparable AML/CTF laws in foreign countries (PDF, 90KB) (09/02)
Correspondent banking (PDF, 324KB) (07/01)
Definition of 'bullion' under the AML/CTF Act (PDF, 80KB) (09/01)
Designated business groups (PDF, 253KB) (07/05)
Exemptions and modifications under the AML/CTF Act (PDF, 295KB) (07/03)
Gambling services (PDF, 92KB) (08/03)
International funds transfer instruction reporting requirements for items 1 and 2 of section 46 of the AML/CTF Act (PDF, 185KB) (09/03)
No-action letters (PDF, 79KB) (08/01)
Opening an account (PDF, 70KB) (07/07)
Record-keeping requirements (108KB) (08/04)
Register of Providers of Designated Remittance Services (PDF, 308KB) (07/02)
Risk management and AML/CTF programs (PDF, 322KB) (07/04)
Submissions on draft guidance notes should be sent to:
General Manager
Regulatory Policy
AUSTRAC
PO Box 5516
WEST CHATSWOOD NSW 1515
aml_ctf_rules@austrac.gov.au
Please note that all submissions may be made public except those marked "confidential".
