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Laundered money can find its way through our financial systems and into the hands of criminal networks.
Reporting to us isn’t a box ticking exercise, it’s how we keep our community safe.
Learn more about what’s expected of reporting entities here: ow.ly/I8G250YNfbq
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Serious & organised crime affects the whole community, through human trafficking, child exploitation and serious drug crime.
AML/CTF obligations help businesses identity suspicious activity & reduce the risk of criminal exploitation ➡️ austrac.gov.au/industry-and-…
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Groups like Hells Angels rely on money - moving it, hiding it & using it to keep their operations going. AUSTRAC & our partners are focused [on] tracking the money to expose who’s involved & cutting off their access to it.”
- Anthony Helmond, National Manager Law Enforcement
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Law enforcement agencies across Australia and New Zealand have carried out a coordinated National Day of Action targeting the Hells Angels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG).
MORE INFORMATION ➡️ police.nsw.gov.au/news/artic…
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To learn more about the new laws and what it means for your business, head to austrac.gov.au/industry-and-…
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AUSTRAC Online will be offline from 8pm Friday 19 June until 7am Monday 22 June AEST to enable us to rollout new registration forms.
Please make appropriate arrangements & let affected staff know. For further information, visit austrac.gov.au/new-austrac/r…
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New video series just dropped 📺
Newly regulated businesses can learn how to confidently use the starter kits to build their AML/CTF program, by:
•applying your AML/CTF obligations in practice
•identifying risks in your businesses
•understanding key personnel and customer considerations
•use supporting documents to create appropriate policies, processes and forms.
Learn more and watch the series here:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
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Good governance isn’t just a box to tick. It helps protect your business from criminal exploitation and builds a strong compliance culture.
Our resources explain governance roles, responsibilities and expectations under the AML/CTF reforms. Learn more: ow.ly/KUjv50ZahTi
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Serious and organised crime costs Australia billions each year – around 3.2% of Australia’s gross domestic product.
We’re working to stop financial crime where it hides.
Learn more at ow.ly/mF9250Z7qiV
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With new AML/CTF reforms in effect, we know your customers may have questions about how they are impacted.
We've created a customer facing poster that explains the what and the why. Download the posters at: ow.ly/gJrR50Zaiwr
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If you’re a current reporting entity, a reminder you need to update your enrolment details, including nominating your AML Compliance Officer to us.
Head to ow.ly/KkeJ50Z9cMv to update your details.
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Can you spot the red flags? 🚩
Recognising money laundering and terrorism financing risks in everyday interactions can help strengthen your AML/CTF program and protect your business from criminal exploitation.
Understanding suspicious indicators can also help you identify unusual customer behaviour and respond appropriately.
You can read more about the risk and indicators of suspicious activity here: ow.ly/khay50Z9gnv
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Understanding your ML/TF risks can help protect your business from criminal exploitation. Recognising suspicious activity is an important part of meeting your AML/CTF obligations.
Explore suspicious activity indicators & risk guidance for your industry: ow.ly/4Mvr50Z9cGg
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Making sure you have the right information and up-to-date details is what will help make the enrolment process as smooth as possible.
Getting started is the most important part. And if you need a break, you have up to 14 days to complete the form ➡️ austrac.gov.au/new-austrac/e…
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Do you know what customer information you need to collect and verify to meet your AML/CTF obligations? 🤷♀️
Customer due diligence (CDD) is a key step for detecting, disrupting and preventing money laundering and terrorism financing.
Watch: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
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It's International FIU Day! As Australia’s financial crime regulator & intelligence unit, we work to keep Australia safe from financial crime.
We detect, deter & disrupt financial crime. Learn more about what we do: ow.ly/hGTu50Z7Rea
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Every dollar laundered is a dollar that causes harm.
Our goal is simple: stop criminals using legitimate businesses to hide their money.
Together, we can stop crime where it hides.
Learn more at ow.ly/Nbur50Z7rUm
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There's been important updates to the AML/CTF legislation, including changes to transitional arrangements & amendments to the AML/CTF Rules 2025.
Understanding what’s changed can help you plan, update your program & stay on track with obligations ➡️ ow.ly/bP3p50Z7RV1
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A 32-year-old alleged outlaw has been extradited to Queensland, facing charges over multiple serious crimes.
We provided financial intelligence to the WA Police & the AFP to identify financial transactions tied to their attempted escape. Full story ➡️ ow.ly/tfpc50Z7SIA
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Illicit funds fuel some of society’s most harmful crimes, including drug trafficking & child exploitation.
By identifying and reporting suspicious activity, you help disrupt criminal networks, protecting our financial system. Learn more: ow.ly/ZiOk50Z7ss7
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