Next steps for AML/CTF reforms
Public consultation on the new draft Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Rules closed on Friday 27 June.
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AUSTRAC unveils 2025-26 priorities to crack down on financial crime
AUSTRAC has released its regulatory priorities for this financial year, outlining new plans to reduce the harms from money laundering, terrorism…
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Minister visits AUSTRAC for briefing on key financial crime initiatives
The Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke, last week visited AUSTRAC’s Sydney office to hear firsthand how the agency is gaining new ground in the…
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AUSTRAC regulatory expectations for the implementation of the AML/CTF reforms
The reforms to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act) will commence on: 
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AUSTRAC orders external audit of Western Union Financial Services
AUSTRAC has ordered the appointment of an external auditor to Western Union Financial Services Australia (Western Union) after raising concerns about…
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Victims, mules and offenders among 90 crypto ATM users identified in joint operation
A nationwide law enforcement operation has led to the identification of 90 scam victims, money mules, and suspected offenders who topped the list of…
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AUSTRAC accepts material deviations to Bank of Queensland Limited’s remedial action plan
In May 2025, AUSTRAC accepted material deviations to the Bank of Queensland Limited’s (BOQ) remedial action plan to support BOQ’s commitment to meet…
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FATF updates on global ML/TF risk – June 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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AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas - Speaking notes at ACAMS Conference, The Assembly Australasia 2025
I've come to the role of AUSTRAC CEO at a momentous time for AML/CTF regulation. We’re about to embark on the most ambitious overhaul of Australia’s…
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