Australia's delays in passing Tranche 2 legislation compared with swift implementation in New Zealand highlights different approaches between the two countries, says Julian Fenwick.
February 16, 2023The bill, if passed, will help fulfill a nearly 16-year-old commitment to bring gatekeeper professions within Australia's AML regime, and require the establishment of a public UBO register.
February 14, 2022The inquiry will explore the adequacy and efficacy of Australia's AML/CTF regime. The terms of reference have been published.
June 28, 2021An AML bill introduced last October has passed the Senate but without last month's amendment to include real estate agents, accountants, lawyers.
December 14, 2020Norton Rose Fulbright’s Jeremy Moller highlights the advantages of regulating legal, accounting and real estate services under Australia’s AML laws, sooner rather than later.
November 19, 2020