01/22/26 AUSTRAC orders external audit of payment provider Airwallex over suspected compliance failures
11/18/25 AUSTRAC unveils modernised online reporting platform The Australian financial watchdog has introduced new security features.
07/08/25 Investor sues former SkyCity executives over US$44m AML penalty A shareholder is suing eight former SkyCity leaders, including two ex-CEOs.
12/16/24 AUSTRAC commences civil penalty proceedings against Entain Group Australia’s financial crimes watchdog accuses Entain Group of serious and systemic non-compliance with AML laws.
10/07/24 Online gambling regulation in Australia: customer identification procedures tightened All online gambling service providers are now required to complete applicable customer identification procedures (ACIP).
06/07/24 Federal Court approves US$44.5m settlement between SkyCity and AUSTRAC The Federal Court of Australia also ordered the casino operator to pay AUSTRAC’s costs.
05/31/24 AUSTRAC accepts Sportsbet pledge to improve AML compliance Sportbet must provide periodic reports.
05/20/24 SkyCity Adelaide agrees to penalty for AML breaches The casino operator reached a joint decision with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC).
03/08/24 AUSTRAC launches investigation into bet365 Australia’s financial crime watchdog launched an investigation to probe its compliance with anti-money laundering laws.
12/13/23 AUSTRAC announces regulatory priorities for 2024 AUSTRAC will target money laundering and terrorism financing risks in various sectors, including gambling.
03/08/23 AUSTRAC launches second specialist unit to tackle money laundering in gambling The move is a response to AUSTRAC’s identification of serious non-compliance at several gambling operators.
