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 (08/02)
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Application of the Policy (Civil Penalty Orders) Principles 2006 (07/06)
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Assessment of comparable AML/CTF laws in foreign countries (09/02)
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Correspondent banking (07/01)
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Definition of 'bullion' under the AML/CTF Act (09/01)
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Designated business groups (07/05)
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Exemptions and modifications under the AML/CTF Act (07/03)
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Gambling services (08/03)
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International funds transfer instruction reporting requirements for items 1 and 2 of section 46 of the AML/CTF Act (09/03)
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No-action letters (08/01)
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Opening an account (07/07)
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Record-keeping requirements (08/04)
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Register of Providers of Designated Remittance Services (07/02)
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Risk management and AML/CTF programs (07/04)
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Draft guidance notes
Amendment of No-action letters guidance note
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The No-action letters guidance note has been amended to provide examples of the circumstances in which a no-action letter may be considered as an alternative to an exemption request under sections 247 or 248 of the AML/CTF Act. These amendments comprise paragraphs 4.1 to 4.4. A public consultation period was open from 18 May 2009 to 1 June 2009.
Submissions on draft guidance notes should be sent to: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".
