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AUSTRAC outlines expectations for businesses implementing AML/CTF reforms, emphasising risk management, preparation, and sustained progress over perfection.
AUSTRAC has ordered the appointment of an external auditor to Western Union Financial Services Australia after raising concerns about the money remitter’s compliance with the AML/CTF Act.
A nationwide law enforcement operation has led to the identification of 90 scam victims, money mules, and suspected offenders who topped the list of crypto ATM users.
In May 2025, AUSTRAC accepted material deviations to Bank of Queensland’s remedial action plan to strengthen its AML/CTF compliance and controls.
FATF updates global money laundering and terrorism financing risks, highlighting high-risk jurisdictions and guidance for Australian reporting entities.
CEO Brendan Thomas spoke at the ACAMS Conference, The Assembly Australasia in June about AML/CTF reform, outcomes-focused regulation, emerging risks and stronger industry partnerships.
CEO Brendan Thomas spoke at the Integrity Insight Financial Crime Summit in June about AML/CTF reform, transnational crime, regulatory gaps, risk-based supervision and protecting financial integrity.
AUSTRAC has refused to renew a crypto ATM operator’s registration and placed operating conditions, including transaction limits, on other Australian crypto ATM providers.
AUSTRAC has instructed The Ville Resort-Casino in Townsville and Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin to appoint external auditors to assess their AML/CTF compliance.
AUSTRAC and international partners helped seize $4.5 million in assets linked to stolen cryptocurrency, highlighting global efforts to combat financial crime.