Research reports
The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) is Australia’s national research and knowledge centre on crime and justice, compiling trend data and disseminating research and policy advice. The AIC works closely with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC).
The below reports have been commissioned to conduct research into key areas impacted by money laundering and terrorism financing.
Social and economic impacts of money laundering and terrorism financing
This report looks at the social and economic impacts of money laundering and terrorism financing. Drawing on a comprehensive literature review and stakeholder interviews, the report identifies possible economic, societal and sectoral impacts of money laundering and terrorism financing.
Download the report – Social and economic impacts of money laundering and terrorism financing (PDF, 1.12 MB)
Money laundering and the harm from organised crime: Results from a data linkage study
This report examines the effect of money laundering on the harm associated with organised crime by linking data on organised crime groups known to law enforcement and data on suspicious transactions reported to AUSTRAC. This study is the first step in assessing the social and economic harms associated with money laundering and terrorism financing in Australia.
Download the report – Money laundering and the harm from organised crime: Results from a data linkage study (PDF, 1.17 MB)
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