Financial Intelligence
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AUSTRAC
What is AUSTRAC? Australia's AML Regulator
AUSTRAC is Australia's anti-money laundering regulator. Learn about AUSTRAC's role, reporting requirements, and how it regulates businesses.
AUSTRAC explained
AUSTRAC (Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre) is Australia's financial intelligence unit and AML/CTF regulator. It regulates businesses providing designated services under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006.
AUSTRAC collects transaction reports, analyses financial intelligence, and works with law enforcement to detect and disrupt money laundering, terrorism financing, and other serious crimes.
What AUSTRAC does
Regulator
Regulates designated services under the AML/CTF Act.
Enforcement
Takes action against non-compliant reporting entities.
Guidance
Provides guidance to help businesses comply.
Frequently asked questions
What does AUSTRAC stand for?
Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre. It's Australia's financial intelligence unit and AML/CTF regulator.
What does AUSTRAC do?
AUSTRAC collects financial intelligence, regulates reporting entities, and works with law enforcement to detect and prevent money laundering and terrorism financing.
Who must register with AUSTRAC?
Businesses providing designated services including financial services, gambling, bullion dealing, and from July 2026, real estate, legal, and accounting services.
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