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11 September 2024

AML/CTF Amendment Bill introduced in Parliament

Today the Attorney-General introduced the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Amendment Bill 2024 into Parliament.

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15 October 2024

Register to attend AUSTRAC’s November forum for AML/CTF advisers

In November, AUSTRAC is hosting a forum in Melbourne and Sydney exclusively for AML/CTF advisers. This forum is a valuable resource for advisers of all experience levels.

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12 November 2024

AUSTRAC and Pacific financial intelligence units gather in Brisbane to tackle financial crime in the region

Identifying ways to combat serious financial crime will be a key focus when financial intelligence units (FIUs) from across the Pacific meet in…

9 July 2024

Latest insights on Australia’s money laundering and terrorism financing risks key to taking the profit out of crime

Australia’s efforts to fight financial and serious crime have received a boost with today’s release of two national risk assessments on money laundering and terrorism financing by AUSTRAC.

7 June 2024

Federal Court makes ruling in SkyCity case

SkyCity Adelaide Pty Ltd (SkyCity) has been ordered by the Federal Court of Australia to pay a $67 million penalty after AUSTRAC launched civil…

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