Agency request to access AUSTRAC information
Amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act (AML/CTF Act) came into effect on 17 June 2021. These amendments allow Commonwealth, State and Territory agencies (including agencies that were not designated agencies under the AML/CTF Act before the amendments) to request access to AUSTRAC information for the purposes of performing the agency’s functions and duties, and exercising its powers.
If your agency had access to AUSTRAC information prior to these amendments, your access will continue and you don’t need to submit this form.
How to request access to AUSTRAC information
To request access to AUSTRAC information, complete the form below.
You may also need to include attachments as part of the application, which are included with the form. State and Territory agencies must complete the privacy undertaking.
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Related legislation
Section 125 of the AML/CTF Act
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