The Treasury’s consultation on the introduction of a cash payment limit
In the 2018-19 Budget, the Government responded to the Black Economy Taskforce's Final Report. This included the introduction of an economy-wide cash…
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Review of the AUSTRAC industry contribution levy arrangements
The report on the independent review of the AUSTRAC industry contribution levy is now available.
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The Fintel Alliance protects the most vulnerable from criminals
The Fintel Alliance, an AUSTRAC initiative, recently supported law enforcement in tracking down and arresting a criminal syndicate that preys on…
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Scammer demands tax payment to release funds to bank account
AUSTRAC is warning the community to be alert to scammers demanding a ‘tax payment’ before funds can be released to their bank account. The scam…
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Global financial intelligence experts meet in The Hague to fight terrorist and crime financing
An AUSTRAC delegation has spent the week in The Hague, Netherlands to attend the 2019 Egmont Group Plenary.
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Case studies capture AUSTRAC’s work in disrupting financial crime
New case studies show how AUSTRAC’s financial intelligence and regulatory functions help to protect Australia’s financial system from abuse.
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Indicators of financial crime in case studies
AUSTRAC has released new case studies to make you aware of indicators of money laundering, terrorism financing and other serious financial crime.
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Digital driver licences now acceptable as ID
AUSTRAC considers digital driver licences issued by an Australian state or territory government as independent and reliable documents.
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AUSTRAC orders audit of Afterpay’s compliance with financial crime legislation
AUSTRAC has ordered the appointment of an external auditor to Afterpay Pty Ltd (Afterpay) to examine its compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering…
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