New Rule will help Australians fleeing family and domestic violence gain financial independence
Today, AUSTRAC announced a change to the AML/CTF customer ID and verification Rule to help people experiencing family and domestic violence. Under…
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Fighting financial crime together – SMRs during the COVID-19 pandemic
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the restrictions on the movement of people and goods is changing the demand for products and services across…
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COVID-19 update: AUSTRAC supports the ATO early release of super initiative
The COVID-19 global pandemic is impacting all Australians and Australian businesses. AUSTRAC acknowledges that this is an unprecedented time for the…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Working with our reporting entities
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AUSTRAC grants extension for PayPal Australia audit
On 23 September 2019, AUSTRAC ordered the appointment of an external auditor to examine ongoing concerns regarding PayPal Australia’s compliance with…
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Home Affairs Portfolio leads countering child sexual exploitation and abuse
The Australian Government has seen a disturbing trend in violence used against children. The Home Affairs Portfolio is leading the Government’s…
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Sydney man accused of travelling to Philippines to abuse children
A 63-year-old Sydney man accused of travelling to the Philippines to sexually abuse children is expected to face court today charged with possessing…
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AUSTRAC wraps up campaign targeting illegal money transfer dealers
In December, we wrapped up our community campaign targeting illegal money transfer dealers, or unregistered remittance dealers. The campaign ran from…
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Criminal network members charged over money laundering
Several people have been charged by WA Police Force as part of an investigation into a suspected Vietnamese Established Criminal Network involved in…
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