AUSTRAC has recently issued a statement regarding a forthcoming crackdown on compliance within the gambling sector, specifically targeting pubs and clubs that provide pokie machines. This heightened scrutiny aims to ensure that these venues adhere strictly to Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regulations, and stems from recent high-profile cases revealing systemic non-compliance in the gambling industry.

Australian pubs and clubs are coming under increasing scrutiny following the release of the Project Islington report in October last year. The joint law enforcement agency inquiry led by the NSW Crime Commission reported that criminals were gambling their proceeds of crime through poker machines.

Independent AML review of your AML/CTF program is to give an objective assessment of whether you’re complying with your program.

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A new bill is being passed by the Australian government which will introduce new measures aimed at strengthening Australia’s Anti Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Framework.

Money laundering is a crime that puts your business and our country’s reputation and economy at risk. The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Act 2006 ensures that businesses take appropriate measures to guard against this and the integration of dirty or criminal money into the financial system as legitimate funds.