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Legislation to strengthen Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime has passed Parliament
AUSTRAC has welcomed the passage of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Amendment Bill 2024 through Parliament.
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AUSTRAC issues 16 businesses with infringement notices for failing to comply with reporting requirements
AUSTRAC has issued sixteen businesses with infringement notices for failing to meet their reporting obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act).
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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 Ladbrokes, Neds and other online betting brands. The proceedings allege serious and systemic non-compliance with Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws.
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10 December 2024
AUSTRAC gifts TAIPAN system to Papua New Guinea’s financial intelligence unit
AUSTRAC’s CEO is in Papua New Guinea (PNG) to handover the TAIPAN IT system, developed by AUSTRAC to support Pacific Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs).
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5 December 2024
AUSTRAC takes action to stamp out financial crime through cryptocurrency ATMs
AUSTRAC is cracking down on cryptocurrency ATM providers in Australia who don’t comply with the country’s anti-money laundering regime.AUSTRAC…
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Read moreAUSTRAC commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Entain Group Pty Ltd (Entain), which operates online betting sites including…
Read moreWatch 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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