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Undercover police in Australia: Laws and limitations

Undercover operations, including assumed identities & controlled operations, are strictly regulated by law at a Federal & State level.

Australia Criminal

CD

Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Understanding Proliferation Financing: a new frontier for Australian firms

Proliferation Financing generally refers to the use of funds or financial services to support the development, acquisition, or transfer of weapons of mass destruction.

Australia Government

K

KordaMentha

Preparing For Australia's Anti-Money Laundering And Counter-Terrorism Financing ACT 2006: What Tranche 2 Entities Need To Know

In preparation for the changes to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 which are due to commence on 1 July 2026, "tranche 2" entities including lawyers, accountants and real estate agents will need to make some significant changes to their business processes to ensure they comply with the new requirements.

Australia Government

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Reporting Groups - To be or not to be? That is the question for the real estate industry

Whether or not to form a Reporting Group is a pressing strategic decision post AML/CTF reforms.

Australia Government

K

KordaMentha

FACT SHEET: What is an AML/CTF Program?

Australia Government

HN

Holley Nethercote

Understanding AML/CTF Reforms – Part 2: Value Transfers

Australia Government

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Understanding AML/CTF reforms – Part 1: Existing reporting entities

Australia Government

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Expanded scope of the Anti-Money Laundering / Counter Terrorism Financing law (AML/CTF) comes to fruition

Australia Government

BP

Bartier Perry

Trump 2025: Australian defence industry under the gun

Australia Government

K

KordaMentha

Countries you cannot visit with a criminal record

Australia Criminal

CD

Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

How AI and Deferred Prosecutions are Impacting Anti-Corruption Cases Globally

Australia Government

D+

Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

Invitation Letter for Tourist Visa With Letter Example

Australia Government

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JB Solicitors

Vital firearm considerations in SA

Australia Government

MO

Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Crime, Corruption and Coercion Rife Within the Australian Border Force

Australia Government

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Australian Visa Processing Times And Key Migration Updates

Australia Immigration

IL

Interstaff Immigration Agency

Cyber-Flashing Laws, Offences and Penalties in Australia

Australia Criminal

CD

Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Do I have to tell my employer about my criminal record?

Australia Criminal

HP

Hall Payne Lawyers

Employment Relations Podcast #42 – What could the proposed ban on "non-competes" mean for Australian employers?

Australia Employment

PA

Piper Alderman

What Does Labor's Landslide Mean For Employment Law In Australia? (Video)

Australia Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Extension Of Australia's AML/CTF Regime To "Tranche-Two" Entities

On 11 September 2024, the Attorney-General introduced the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2024 (Cth)...

Australia Government

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Biosecurity management plans for mining and resource companies and landowners

The importance of biosecurity laws. What is a BMP? Who must make a BMP? Compliance. Recent case on point.

Australia Government

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Major Export Controls Revisions And The AUKUS Trilateral Security Partnership

Following its determination that the United Kingdom and Australia have aligned their export control regimes with the regime in the U.S., the U.S. Department of State has recently issued...

Worldwide International

HK

Holland & Knight

Minor questioning warrants in Australia

ASIO intelligence officers can request warrants to question minors aged 14 to 18 during terrorism investigations.

Australia Government

CD

Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Whistleblower's lengthy sentence could deter others from exposing crime and corruption

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

AML Reforms Part 1: Remittance Service Providers

Australia Government

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Australia's Defence Trade Controls Act – new offences and exemptions

Australia International

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Australian Government Announces Procedural Reforms To Strengthen And Streamline Australia's Foreign Investment Policy

Australia Government

JD

Jones Day

"Don't blow the whistle", Australia warns, as it imprisons lawyer for exposing war crimes

Australia Employment

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Safeguarding Australia's Military Secrets Act – Implications for defence industry

Australia Government

PA

Piper Alderman

Australia kicks off 2nd consultation on AML/CTF reforms

Australia Government

PA

Piper Alderman

AML/CTF Independent Compliance Review

Australia Government

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

A tale of two failed approaches to violence: that towards women and terrorism

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Should gender-based targeting be included in terrorism laws?

Australia Government

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Australia kicks off 2nd consultation on AML/CTF reforms

The proposed reforms mark a significant expansion of the scope of the existing AML/CTF regime.

Australia Government

PA

Piper Alderman

AML/CTF Independent Compliance Review

Reporting entities should conduct an independent review after the first year of operations to ensure AML/CTF compliant.

Australia Government

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

A tale of two failed approaches to violence: that towards women and terrorism

Structural and cultural change, rather than crime crackdown, is needed to end this trend of violence towards women.

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Should gender-based targeting be included in terrorism laws?

Australian terrorism laws currently focus on crimes committed to advance a political, religious, or ideological cause.

Australia Government

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Essential ESG: Episode 18 – Responsible business in conflict-affected and high-risk areas

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Assange appeals for his life, global press freedoms and international justice

Threats of US extradition and conviction undermine press freedoms and international justice for journalists.

Australia Media & IT

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Safeguarding against data breaches: AUSTRAC's guide for reporting entities

All AUSTRAC Reporting Entities should take proactive measures to safeguard against potential crimes from data breaches.

Australia Government

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Sanctions Tracker – Australia Introduces New Thematic Sanctions For Cyber Activity And Further Counter-terrorism Sanctions

Following the introduction of the Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Magnitsky-style and Other Thematic Sanctions) Regulations 2021 (the Magnitsky-style Regulations)...

Worldwide Government

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Undercover police fed a 13-year-old autistic boy's fixation with Islamic State

The court found that the counter-terrorism unit's actions fell 'profoundly short' of standards expected of law enforcement.

Australia Criminal

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Local laws criminalise citizens partaking on either side of the Israeli carnage in Gaza

Australia Government

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Criminal offences relating to terrorist organisations, declared areas and foreign fighting

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

2023 Wrap-up: AML/CTF Reform, Scams Focus, Tipping Off And Account Closures

Australia Government

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Increased penalties for failing to enrol with AUSTRAC

Australia Government

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

The Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Bill 2023 (Cth) – pathway to naval nuclear safety in Australia

Australia Government

PA

Piper Alderman

McBride's crucifixion highlights the need for whistleblower protections in Australia

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Do I need an AML Licence in Australia?

Australia Government

HN

Holley Nethercote

Navigating AML/CTF Programs – Essentials for AFSL and Credit Licence Holders

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Why your AML/CTF Program needs to be independently reviewed regularly

Australia Government

HN

Holley Nethercote

Aussie support for Assange skyrockets, but US Ambassador's claims of a plea deal may be untrue

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

What is the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC)?

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

AUSTRAC's guidance to businesses experiencing de-banking

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Financial Services Thinking - Issue 36

Australia Finance

MC

McMahon Clarke

AUSTRAC's latest enforcement against financial crime

Australia Government

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

The US AUKUS Undersea Act, ITAR & transfer of US nuclear submarines to Australia

Australia Government

PA

Piper Alderman

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