AUSTRAC CEO speech – Law Society of NSW 2026 Annual Conference
Good morning and thank you for inviting me to be part of the Law Society of New South Wales Annual Conference. I would like to begin by acknowledging…
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AUSTRAC CEO speech – Regulating the Game
Good morning. I would like to begin by acknowledging that we are meeting on the lands of the Gadigal people. I pay my respects to their country, to…
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AUSTRAC publishes guidance on use of new compulsory examination powers
AUSTRAC has published guidance on its new compulsory examination powers, setting clear expectations for businesses and individuals about when and how…
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AUSTRAC CEO speech – Cross Border Money Flows: Asia Pacific Fraud and Financial Crime Trends
Good morning everyone. I’d like to pay my respects to the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, their ancestors past and present, and extend my respects…
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FATF updates on global ML/TF risk – February 2026
The global group that sets international standards for money laundering and other financial crimes has updates on countries that are high risk and…
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AUSTRAC CEO, Brendan Thomas speech – AML Information Session for Barristers and Solicitors
Good afternoon. Thank you for the opportunity to address you today and thank you to the Honourable Justice Anthony Payne for the warm welcome. …
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AUSTRAC backs newly regulated sectors with release of AML/CTF program starter kits
AUSTRAC has released its anti-money laundering program starter kits (kits), designed specifically to help small businesses…
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Operation Taipan: the investigation that changed Australia’s fight against money laundering
In 2021, at the height of the COVID19 lockdowns, AUSTRAC detected a pattern no one could ignore – an unusually high volume…
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Fintel Alliance identifies buyers of Australian-produced child exploitation material
Fintel Alliance and AUSTRAC subject matter experts completed three intensive ‘days of action’ focused on identifying individuals suspected of…
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