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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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Latest media releases
See all media releases31 March 2025
Changes to tipping off offence in effect from today
Businesses and individuals bound by the tipping off offence must now consider whether a disclosure could be expected to prejudice an investigation,…
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17 February 2025
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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16 December 2024
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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At AUSTRAC, security is paramount. The recent online security survey provided a wealth of insights into industry expectations and commitment to…
Read moreAs part of the AML/CTF reforms, a program of forums have been held with industry associations.
Read moreHe thought he was helping a girlfriend. Instead, he was being used by criminals to convert dirty money to cryptocurrency.
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