AUSTRAC CEO, Brendan Thomas - Speaking notes at Regulating the Game 2025
Thank you for the invitation to speak to you today, here on Gadigal land.  If there are any elders present, I extend my respects to you. I…
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FATF updates on global ML/TF risk – February 2025
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global group that sets international anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing and counter-…
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Read our recent statement about our use of AI
Public trust in the Australian Government’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) is essential. AUSTRAC is committed to ensuring our use of AI is:…
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AUSTRAC intelligence prompts airport drug find and subsequent arrest
An AUSTRAC intelligence report has assisted the arrest of a man who was subsequently charged with importing a commercial quantity of drugs.
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AUSTRAC campaign targets remitters and digital currency exchanges
AUSTRAC recently took action against 13 remittance and digital currency exchange providers with more than 50 others still in its sights. The anti-…
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Scam alert: Scammers impersonating AUSTRAC staff
Stay informed and protect yourself from scammers impersonating government agencies and officials.
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AUSTRAC takes Ladbrokes and Neds’ operator – Entain – to Federal Court over serious non-compliance with Australia’s money laundering laws
AUSTRAC commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Entain Group Pty Ltd (Entain), which operates online betting sites including…
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CEO end of year message 2024
Watch Brendan's end of year message as he reflects on AUSTRAC's highlights and achievements from 2024.  In this video Brendan reflects on his…
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Top tips for completing your 2024 compliance report
Get ready for the upcoming CR24 reporting period by viewing our top tips from last year’s results.
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