AUSTRAC's guidance notes contain information regarding certain provisions of the AML/CTF Act and AML/CTF Rules, to provide assistance to reporting entities in meeting their obligations.
Current AUSTRAC guidance notes
AML/CTF Compliance Officers
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Application of the Policy (Civil Penalty Orders) Principles 2006
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Correspondent banking
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Designated business groups
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Exemptions and modifications under the AML/CTF Act
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No-action letters
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Opening an account
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Register of Providers of Designated Remittance Services
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Risk management and AML/CTF programs
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Draft guidance notes
Gambling services
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This draft contains information for gambling sector reporting entities required to comply with Chapter 10 of the AML/CTF Rules (which modifies some of the customer identification and record-keeping requirements for the gambling industry) and related obligations under the AML/CTF Act. A public consultation period was open from 5 May 2008 to 19 May 2008.
Ongoing customer due diligence
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This draft contains information about ongoing customer due diligence obligations under the AML/CTF Act and AML/CTF Rules. A public consultation period was open from 19 December 2007 to 16 January 2008.
Record-keeping requirements
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This draft contains information for reporting entities about their record-keeping obligations under the AML/CTF Act and certain chapters of the AML/CTF Rules. A public consultation period was open from 5 May 2008 to 19 May 2008.
Submissions on draft guidance notes should be sent to:
General Manager
Regulatory Policy
AUSTRAC
PO Box 5516
WEST CHATSWOOD NSW 1515
aml_ctf_rules@austrac.gov.au
Please note that all submissions may be made public except those marked "confidential".
