AUSTRAC continues engaging with businesses on new AML/CTF Rules
The new rules reflect reforms to the AML/CTF Act, which aim to help businesses better understand their legal obligations.
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AML/CTF Reform webpage – the home for everything reform
Get up to speed with the latest on the AML/CTF Reform in this new section of the website.
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Our approach to Co-design
We have worked to solidify our principles and guardrails for how we approach co-design and the steps we will take on current and future initiatives,…
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Changes to tipping off offence in effect from today
Businesses and individuals bound by the tipping off offence must now consider whether a disclosure could be expected to prejudice an investigation,…
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AUSTRAC CEO, Brendan Thomas - Speaking notes at Regulating the Game 2025
Thank you for the invitation to speak to you today, here on Gadigal land.  If there are any elders present, I extend my respects to you. I…
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FATF updates on global ML/TF risk – February 2025
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global group that sets international anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing and counter-…
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Read our recent statement about our use of AI
Public trust in the Australian Government’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) is essential. AUSTRAC is committed to ensuring our use of AI is:…
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AUSTRAC intelligence prompts airport drug find and subsequent arrest
An AUSTRAC intelligence report has assisted the arrest of a man who was subsequently charged with importing a commercial quantity of drugs.
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AUSTRAC campaign targets remitters and digital currency exchanges
AUSTRAC recently took action against 13 remittance and digital currency exchange providers with more than 50 others still in its sights. The anti-…
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