Australia AML Regulatory Framework
Understanding Australia’s AML Regulatory Framework
This course offers a comprehensive overview of Australia’s anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) framework. It examines the key institutions and legislation, with a focus on AUSTRAC’s role and the obligations introduced through recent regulatory updates.
Australia’s AML Regulatory Framework Course Content
You will explore how Australia’s system aligns with global FATF standards, drawing on insights from the latest mutual evaluation and national risk assessments, to identify vulnerabilities and sector-specific threats faced by AML professionals. The course also covers core compliance requirements and processes, including suspicious matter reporting, and explains how AML/CTF obligations intersect with Australia’s sanctions regime.
By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to navigate Australia’s evolving regulatory landscape and understand the implications of recent changes for compliance programs.
This certificate course is one of the elective options available with the CAMS exam package at no additional cost. It is also available for standalone purchase for learners not pursuing CAMS Certification.
You’ll learn to
- Understand and navigate Australia’s AML/CFT regulatory framework
- Assess and respond to evolving financial crime risks
- Implement effective compliance controls and reporting practices
- Apply lessons from real-world enforcement actions and case studies
Key course topics
- Overview of Australia’s AML/CFT framework
- Australia’s latest FATF mutual evaluation and national risk assessments
- Legislative requirements and core compliance obligations
- Suspicious matter reporting, FIU processes, and sanctions regime expectations
Intended audience
This course is valuable for both Australia‑based reporting entities and global firms that interact with the Australian financial system and must understand AUSTRAC’s expectations.
Ideal for professionals responsible for:
- AML, sanctions, and financial crime compliance in Australia
- Regulatory reporting and oversight
- Risk assessment, governance, or program management
- Supporting cross-border operations involving Australian entities
Course structure
- Online and self-paced
- 90 minutes of coursework
- Complete within four weeks
- Certificate of achievement upon completion of the course
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Pricing
- Access your self-paced online course
- 400 hours of training webinars live and on demand
- Practitioner toolkits and best practice guides
- Perspectives from 115,000+ global members
- Discounts on all ACAMS products