Stay up-to-date with AUSTRAC’s latest guidance
AUSTRAC’s created a new Latest Guidance Updates page on its website, which is a ‘one-stop shop’ to view all guidance released and updated by AUSTRAC
Understanding obligations in relation to data breaches
Data breaches are becoming more common. Where they involve personal information, data breaches increase the risk of identity crime, fraud and cyber-enabled crime
AUSTRAC accepts enforceable undertaking from Gold Corporation
AUSTRAC accepted an Enforceable Undertaking (“EU”) from Gold Corporation (trading as Perth Mint) to uplift its compliance with AML/CTF laws.
AUSTRAC’s response to the Israel/Gaza conflict
AUSTRAC established an operational response to the unfolding Israel/Gaza conflict
FATF updates on global ML/TF Risk – October 2023
FATF published two updates relating to international ML/TF risk.
Working together to prevent the sexual exploitation of children
NAPCAN’s (The National Association for Prevention of Child abuse and Neglect) annual National Child Protection Week ran from 3 to 9 September 2023 and aimed to address the significant harms being experienced by children in Australia. This year’s theme was ‘Where we start matters,’ which considers how the different opportunities and resources available can make a significant difference to the outcomes of a child’s life
Consultation on draft AML/CTF Rules and Explanatory Statement amending Chapter 21 of the Rules
AUSTRAC released draft AML/CTF Rules and an Explanatory Statement amending Chapter 21 of the AML/CTF Rules