AUSTRAC has found the risk of money laundering and terrorism financing in the non-profit sector remains stable, with criminals continuing to exploit charities to move illicit funds in Australia and overseas.

Explore our 2026 terrorism financing risk assessment for Australia’s non-profit sector, including key vulnerabilities, suspicious activity indicators and guidance to strengthen AML/CTF controls. 

Download: Terrorism financing risks in Australia’s non-profit organisation (PDF, 688.6 KB)

Learn about the new challenges emerging in proliferation financing both domestically and internationally.

Learn what factors are affecting Australia’s terrorism financing environment.

Learn how money laundering channels and threats are being exploited in complex and transnational ways.

The current and emerging challenges, threats and risks that Australia faces in combating money laundering. 

• Download: Money laundering in Australia national risk assessment (PDF, 2.38MB)

A detailed assessment of Australia’s exposure to terrorism-financing threats and vulnerabilities.

• Download: Terrorism financing in Australia national risk assessment (PDF, 2.13MB)

A detailed national assessment of Australia’s exposure to proliferation financing threats and vulnerabilities.

• Download: Proliferation financing in Australia national risk assessment (PDF, 1.22MB)

A detailed assessment of the money laundering and terrorism financing risks, vulnerabilities, and consequences associated with the independent remittance dealer subsector.

• Download: Independent remittance dealers in Australia risk assessment (PDF, 2.04MB)

A detailed assessment of the money laundering and terrorism financing risks, vulnerabilities and consequences associated with remittance network providers and their affiliates.

• Download: Remittance network providers and their affiliates in Australia risk assessment (PDF, 2.12MB)