Insights
Parliament passes AML/CTF amendment bill
The Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024 (Vic) (Bill) was read in the Legislative Assembly for a second time on 27 November 2024.
The Cost of Non-Compliance: Australia’s Largest AML/CTF Sanctions
Australia has witnessed significant enforcement actions in response to Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) non-compliance and gambling industry compliance generally.
Multiple Australian Wagering Brands? Insights from the Australian wagering landscape.
While operating multiple brands under a single wagering license offers advantages such as resource sharing and the ability to target specific customer segments, it also presents challenges…
AML/CTF customer identification and verification changes for online wagering operators
From 29 September 2024, more stringent customer identification and pre-verification requirements applicable to WSPs will come into force across all Australian jurisdictions.
How UK compliance expectations around AML/CTF and withdrawal delays impact Australian wagering operators.
Poorly drafted and unfair contract terms and conditions can exacerbate the level of customer complaints received by operators and in turn regulatory bodies.
AUSTRAC National Risk Assessments on Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing – important insights for the gambling sector
AUSTRAC’s recently released Money Laundering in Australia and Terrorism Financing in Australia National Risk Assessments are important reading for gambling industry participants.
Reforming Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance regime
Australian Government, Attorney-General's Department - Paper 5: Broader reforms to simplify, clarify and modernise the regime