AUSTRAC is planning an online security upgrade that will change how you log onto AUSTRAC Online. This upgrade will further strengthen the security of the information you provide when you interact with AUSTRAC. With any upgrade, we want to ensure good user experience.
In October 2024, AUSTRAC held its first industry forums with industry associations representing:
Stephen (not his real name), a man in his 50s, was scammed into helping criminals.
He began receiving unexpected deposits in his bank account. At the request of his girlfriend, he withdrew these funds and used a crypto ATM to buy cryptocurrency, which was transferred to a digital wallet controlled by a third party.
Fintel Alliance’s Collaborative Analytics Hub aims to speed up the analysis of financial data, strengthen industry controls and support law enforcement.
AUSTRAC’s cryptocurrency taskforce has found that some crypto ATM providers may not have the right anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism (AML/CTF) checks in place.
AUSTRAC has released a new e-learning module on Quality Reporting: Threshold Transaction Reports (TTRs) to help you improve reporting accuracy and compliance with your anti-money laundering and counter-terror
Changes to the tipping off offence came into effect today, on 31 March.
We are reviewing industry feedback from our recent public consultation on the first exposure draft of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Rules (AML/CTF Rules) befor
In 2026, new services and entities will begin coming under AUSTRAC regulation following reforms to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws. The reformed laws also impact current reporting entities.
AUSTRAC has always meaningfully engaged with stakeholders on different projects and initiatives, as exemplified by our public-private partnership, Fintel Alliance. We want to continue working as a trusted and transparent leader in the fight against financial crime. To support this, we have developed principles and guardrails for our approach to co-design.