What should you expect from your lawyer under the new AML laws?
Overview The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Act 2024 (Cth) was passed by Parliament in November 2024. It updates the existing AML/CTF Act 2006 to strengthen Australia’s ability to prevent and respond to money laundering and terrorism financing, and to align with international standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). […]
Changes to Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering Laws – Here’s What It Means for Lawyers
After an 18-year delay, Australia is finally moving to expand its Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML Act). The law, which currently applies to banks, casinos, and financial institutions, was always meant to extend to other professionals like lawyers and accountants—and now, that long-overdue change is happening. A new amendment is in its […]