AUSTRAC is responsible for preventing, detecting and responding to criminal abuse of the financial system to protect the community from serious and organised crime.

Aug 29, 2025 · AUSTRAC performs a dual role as Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regulator and financial intelligence unit.

Aug 22, 2025 · AUSTRAC has directed Binance Australia to appoint an external auditor after identifying serious concerns with the crypto exchange’s anti-money laundering and counter …

Jul 25, 2025 · AUSTRAC has finalised the Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with National Australia Bank (NAB) after the bank satisfied its obligations under the agreement.

Aug 19, 2024 · AUSTRAC regulates certain business activities in the financial, bullion and gambling sectors. These business activities are called designated services and have been …

Aug 28, 2025 · You don’t need to declare bullion or other precious metals to AUSTRAC. For more information about travelling with bullion, visit the Australian Border Force website.

Aug 29, 2025 · As Australia’s AML/CTF regulator, AUSTRAC regulates more than 19,000 individuals, businesses and organisations.

Jul 3, 2025 · AUSTRAC has ordered the appointment of an external auditor to Western Union Financial Services Australia (Western Union) after raising concerns about the money remitter’s …

Jul 17, 2025 · AUSTRAC cannot accept enrolment details from these businesses until this date. We expect that by 1 July 2026 you will have identified whether your business comes under the …

Jul 30, 2025 · AUSTRAC has launched Federal Court civil penalty proceedings against Mount Pritchard District and Community Club (Mounties), for alleged serious and systemic non …