AUSTRAC and the Caretaker Period
The government is now operating in accordance with the caretaker conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.
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Enhancing AUSTRAC Online: Your feedback in action
At AUSTRAC, security is paramount. The recent online security survey provided a wealth of insights into industry expectations and commitment to…
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Recap of the first AUSTRAC Industry Forums
As part of the AML/CTF reforms, a program of forums have been held with industry associations.
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Duped by love: how a romance scam led to money laundering
He thought he was helping a girlfriend. Instead, he was being used by criminals to convert dirty money to cryptocurrency.
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Harnessing data for a clearer picture of money laundering
Learn about our Fintel Alliance’s fast and efficient approach to studying huge amounts of banking data to identify financial crime.
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AUSTRAC puts crypto ATM providers on notice
We’re working hard to ensure cryptocurrency ATMs aren’t being used for money laundering, terrorism financing and other serious crimes.
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How to write a good quality threshold transaction report
A new e-learning module is now available to help you follow best practice and avoid common mistakes when writing threshold transaction reports.
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New tipping off offence now in effect
The new tipping off offence focuses on whether disclosing information protected by the tipping off offence would or could reasonably be expected to…
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AUSTRAC continues engaging with businesses on new AML/CTF Rules
The new rules reflect reforms to the AML/CTF Act, which aim to help businesses better understand their legal obligations.
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