AUSTRAC

Lawyers caught in AUSTRAC loans investigation

Lawyers were among the professionals targeted as part of AUSTRAC’s investigation into coordinated mortgage fraud that...

20 August 2026

By Naomi Neilson

AML/CTF must be delayed, Law Council says

The anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism rollout should be delayed by a year to allow small firms to better...

12 June 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Using AUSTRAC’s starter kits: A practical guide

The financial intelligence agency’s how-to kits are a global first, and send strong signals to Tranche 2 entities,...

11 March 2026

By Katie Bourne

AML changes are a ‘valuable opportunity’ for law firms, in-house teams to evolve compliance culture

The changes to AML/CTF laws are more than just a regulatory update – they demand proactive management and...

15 July 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

$450m Crown penalty gets green light with major condition

The Federal Court has approved the $450 million penalty agreed between the Crown casino group and the financial...

12 July 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Crown casino’s $450m AUSTRAC penalty questioned by court

The suspicious and potentially criminal activity inside casino operator Crown has been laid bare in the Federal Court...

11 July 2023

By Naomi Neilson