CEO Update: Reform progress, intelligence milestones and what’s ahead
Hear from Brendan Thomas on AUSTRAC’s 2025 achievements, including AML/CTF reforms, intelligence breakthroughs and stronger support for industry.
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AUSTRAC’s regulatory expectations and priorities for 2025–26
Find out about our key areas of focus for businesses as they prepare for the implementation of the AML/CTF reforms in 2026.
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Crypto ATM providers to meet minimum standards
We are introducing new conditions for crypto ATMs after uncovering serious misuse linked to scams and criminal activity.
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AUSTRAC expands Fintel Alliance to strengthen fight against financial crime
Building on its success, AUSTRAC is expanding Fintel Alliance to step up collaboration across key partners including regulators, financial…
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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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