Meet our new CEO, Brendan Thomas
Find out about our new CEO, Brendan Thomas, why AUSTRAC appealed to him and his vision for the agency’s future.
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Law enforcement arrests perpetrator behind live distance child abuse videos
Learn how your SMRs have led to the conviction and 14-year imprisonment of a child predator.
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Inside the AUSTRAC vs Crown Case: Key takeaways and insights
Crown case highlights board and senior management’s role in ensuring Part A Programs identify, mitigate and manage risk
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Second stage consultation on reforming Australia’s AML/CTF regime is now open
The Attorney-General’s Department has launched the second stage consultation and they are seeking your feedback by COB 5:00 pm AEST Thursday 13 June…
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AUSTRAC issues businesses with infringement notices for failing to comply with their reporting obligations
AUSTRAC has issued eight infringement notices for reporting failures as required by the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act…
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Register your interest for the upcoming 2024 RegTech Symposium
Discover more about our upcoming co-hosted RegTech Symposium scheduled for 7 May 2024.
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Stay alert for scams impersonating AUSTRAC
A fake AUSTRAC website has been identified.  Scammers will often attempt to trick you into giving out your personal or business information, or…
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AUSTRAC commences investigation into online betting company bet365
AUSTRAC has commenced an enforcement investigation into Hillside (Australia New Media) Pty Limited (bet365).
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FATF updates on global ML/TF risk – February 2024
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global group that sets international anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF)…
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