By law, any business that provides digital currency (cryptocurrency) exchange (DCE) services must be registered with AUSTRAC.
Following the first round of consultation that began in late 2024, we are seeking further feedback on new Anti-Money Laundering and Count
The reforms to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act) will commence on:
AUSTRAC has ordered the appointment of an external auditor to Western Union Financial Services Australia (Western Union) after raising co
The Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) gives the AUSTRAC CEO independent assurance on the agency’s financial and performance reporting respon
The Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke, last week visited AUSTRAC’s Sydney office to hear firsthand how the agency is gaining new groun
This page outlines AUSTRAC’s regulatory expectations and priorities for current reporting entities and tranche 2 entities as they prepare to implement the upcoming AML/CTF reforms. It provides key dates and details on AUSTRAC’s evolving risk-based regulatory approach as well as support for industry.
Can’t verify customer IDs the usual way? Updated AUSTRAC guidance helps you support vulnerable customers and meet your AML/CTF obligations.
In May and June AUSTRAC hosted the AUSTRAC Reporting Entity Forum, a series of sector-specific webinars where we shared insights from our regulation activities.